Myōken-ji Temple
妙顕寺
Myōken-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren head temple with important cultural properties.
What it is
- A head temple of the Nichiren sect.
- Established in 1321 by Nichizō.
- Became an imperial temple in 1334.
- Relocated to its current site in 1584.
What to see
- The Great Main Hall is a cultural property.
- The Sōmon (main gate) is an Important Cultural Property.
- Nine sub-temples are on the grounds.
- Ogata Kōrin's grave is in Senmyō-in sub-temple.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市上京区寺之内通新町西入妙顕寺前町514 Open in Google Maps
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