Myōon-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1190 by Shuei.
• One of the oldest temples in Edogawa Ward.

What to see

• Yakushi-do hall on the temple grounds.
• Standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai by Kasuga Busshi.
• Wooden Amida Sanzon statues are a cultural property.
• Stone stele from 1273 is a cultural property.
• Legend of the 'one-eyed crucian carp'.

Getting there

• 11-minute walk from Ichinoe Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.