Myōō-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
• Founded in 1178 by Minamoto no Yoshihiro.
• Designated as a dining place by Tokugawa Iemitsu.
• Received a shuinjō from Tokugawa Iemitsu.

What to see

• The principal image, Fudo Myoo, arrived in 1742.
• The Fudo Myoo image is 140cm tall.
• The former Fudo-do was built in 1743.
• The Fudo-do was called Akado for its red color.
• The main hall was completed in 1973.
• The Eko-do was completed in 2006.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.