Myōrakuji-temple
妙楽寺
A 14th-century Rinzai Zen temple in Otsuki City dedicated to Shaka Nyorai with historic 18th and 19th-century architecture.
What it is
- A Rinzai Zen temple belonging to the Kenchoji branch established in 1346
- The main deity enshrined here is Shaka Nyorai
- Founded by Jikusen Bonsen and originally built on Mount Tokuzou
- The name originates from a traditional Buddhist incense prayer
What to see
- The main hall which was constructed around 1813
- Historic priest quarters built in 1799
- Architecture that survived after the site was destroyed by fire three times
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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