Myōtoku-ji Temple
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Myōtoku-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, birthplace of Katsuie Shibata, with notable statues.
What it is
- A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Takada school.
- Founded in 1391, relocated to current site in 1662.
- Known as the birthplace of Katsuie Shibata.
What to see
- Main hall built around 1860.
- Stone monument of Shimoyashiro Castle ruins.
- Principal image is Amitābha Tathagata.
- Statue of Katsuie Shibata.
- Jūō-dō hall has wooden Jūō statues.
- Wooden Jūō statues are a city cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市名東区陸前町1310 Open in Google Maps
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