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Myōhon-ji Temple

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妙本寺

Myōhon-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren head temple with important cultural properties.

Myōhon-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A head temple of the Nichiren sect.
  • Founded by Nichiren.
  • Inherited by Nichirō, one of Nichiren's six senior disciples.
  • Designated a Japan Heritage cultural property in 2016.

What to see

  • The main hall, built in 1931.
  • The Soshidō (founder's hall), built between 1830 and 1844.
  • The Jyakushi-dō (hall), rebuilt in 1925.
  • The Immyōdoji Honzon, a mandala written by Nichiren.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県鎌倉市大町1-15-1 Open in Google Maps

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