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Myōkyō-ji Temple

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Myōkyō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, home to a famous bronze "Time Bell."

Myōkyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Nichiren-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1535 by Nichijō Shōnin.
  • Moved to its current site during the Edo period.

What to see

  • A bronze bell, known as the "Time Bell."
  • The bell is a Taitō Ward Tangible Cultural Property.

When to go

  • New Year's Eve to hear the bell rung.

Getting there

  • 3-minute walk from Inarichō Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区元浅草2-5-13 Open in Google Maps

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