Myōshin-ji
妙心寺
Myōshin-ji is a historic nunnery with ties to Kumano, offering a glimpse into its spiritual past.
What it is
- A Shingon sect nunnery in Shingu City.
- Enshrines Aizen Myoo, the honji-butsu of Kamikura Shrine.
- Founded by Ennin as a Tendai sect temple.
- Once a base for the Kamikura hijiri.
What to see
- Hoke Kuyo stone monument inscribed with Ennin's name.
- Wooden bowl for alms, a cultural property.
When to go
- Before the Otomatsuri festival for purification.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Myōshin-ji Open in Google Maps
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