Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple main gate

Myōsen-ji Temple

The Old Temple Route passes in front of Myōsen-ji Temple, from whence the temple approach at a right angle is very impressive. High plastered walls form a sort of tunnel leading to a temple gate in the Ryūgū style with a plastered base and wooden second storey. Next to it is seen the sweeping roof of the main hall built in 1782.

Kiyomasa Hall, dedicated to Kiyomasa Katō, a feudal lord of the Kumamoto domain and a devoted follower of Nichiren Buddhism, is located behind the main hall.

The temple was founded in 1354 by the illustrious priest Daikaku.

  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple priests quarters
  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple main hall
  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple main gate
  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple cat sitting
  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple cat lying
  • Onomichi Myosen-ji Temple approach

Information

Name in Japanese: 妙宣寺
Pronunciation: myō-sen-jee
Address: 1 Chome-4-3 Nagae, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0046

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