Myōren-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
• Founded by Nisshin, 3rd chief priest of Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple.
• Believed to be Nichiren's mother's birthplace.
• Used as a school building from 1874 to 1903.

What to see

• The main image of Shaka Nyorai.
• The 'Sumizome no Sakura' cherry tree.
• Cherry tree bears dark-colored flowers.
• Ukyozuka, named after Nichiren's uncle.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Kamagaya Station.
• Kamagaya Station is on the Tobu Noda Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.