Myōzen-ji Temple
妙善寺
Myōzen-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with unique statues and an annual film festival.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple.
- Founded in 1627 by Miura Nagato-no-kami Tamiharu.
- Founding priest was Nichii.
- Known as 'Azabu no Go-dera'.
What to see
- Statue of Marishiten is enshrined.
- Statue of Shakyamuni donated by Tokugawa Yorinobu.
- Cemetery holds successive Inoue Inseki.
When to go
- Marishiten Festival was held in front of the temple.
- Myōzen-ji Film Festival is held annually in autumn.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都港区西麻布三丁目2番13号 Open in Google Maps
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