Myoken-ji Temple
妙見寺
Myoken-ji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple with a unique cantilevered hall and historical grave.
What it is
- A Shingon Buddhist temple.
- Founded in the mid-8th century by Gyōki.
- Main deity is Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu.
- Connected to historical figure Kojima Takanori.
What to see
- The Kannon-dō, a cantilevered structure.
- Kannon-dō built in 1659, moved in 1722.
- Kannon-dō is an Akō City Tangible Cultural Property.
- Kojima Takanori's grave is on the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県赤穂市坂越1307-1 Open in Google Maps
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