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Myōō-ji Temple

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明王寺

Myōō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Myōō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
  • Founded by Gitan Gyōen.
  • Originally a Sanron sect temple, later Kegon, then Shingon.

What to see

  • Wooden standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai, a National Important Cultural Property.
  • A Waniguchi, a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Fudō Myōō woodblock, a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
  • Shikyaku-mon gate, a Fujikawa Town Cultural Property.
  • Many temple treasures.

Getting there

  • 7-minute drive from Masuho IC.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山梨県南巨摩郡富士川町舂米2 Open in Google Maps

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