Nose Myōkenzan Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple near the summit of Mt. Myōken.
• Established by Gyōki between 749 and 757 AD.
• Principal image is Myōken Bosatsu, a deity of Polaris.
• Known as a sacred place for Polaris worship.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1605 and 1787.
• The Shingyō-dō, built in 1797.
• The Ema-dō, rebuilt in 1797.
• The Shinrei building, constructed in 1998.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.