Myōkō-ji Temple
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Myōkō-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a beautiful garden and unique cultural connections.
What it is
- A Rinzai Kennin-ji school temple, founded in 1285.
- Founded by Kazan'in Moritsugu, with Kochi Kakushin as founding priest.
- Named after Moritsugu's eldest son's posthumous name.
- Served as a chokugan-ji temple for Emperor Go-Daigo.
What to see
- The main image is Shaka Nyorai.
- A tomb believed to be of Nonomura Ninsei.
- A karesansui garden, restored in 2004.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市右京区宇多野上ノ谷町20 Open in Google Maps
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