Myōjō-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
• Founded by Ryuson at the beginning of the Muromachi period.
• One of the Kanto Eleven Danrin of Shingon Buddhism.
• Named after the 'Myojo Well'.

What to see

• The principal image is Kokuzo Bosatsu.
• Old documents from the Oda, Hojo, and Tokugawa clans.
• A large kaya tree behind the main hall.
• The kaya tree is 31 meters tall and 600 years old.
• The kaya tree is a designated natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.