“Seiozan-Myokenji Temple” is established by Priest Kenshuin Nichimei of Mt. Yanagishima Myoken from Nichiren Buddhism, whom was worshiped as “Myoken of ...

It's just under a 10-minute walk from Inagi Station. A Tendai sect temple founded in 1112. The principal image is Amida Nyorai. It is the 30th temple of the ...

A district with a long textile heritage, ancient Kyoto is still alive in the Nishijin District. Studded with its weaving factories, tea houses, and onsen, ...

Myoukenji is a temple of an old school of Shingon-shu. It was founded by Gyouki Bosatsu between 749 - 757) and is said to have been restored by Kukai in 806, ...

The temple bell was made by a master craftsman in the Horeki era, and is the grave of 34 feudal retainers of the Echigo Takada clan during the Second Choshu War ...

With its Nakiryu ceiling, Myokenji Temple is one of four guardian dragon locations at cardinal points in Japan. To the east, there is the main hall of Nikko ...

Founded in 1321 by Nichizo, a missionary bestowed land by Emperor Godaigo, the temple became the fundamental Hokke school sanctuary in Kyoto. Despite challenges ...

Apr 19, 2023 · Myōkenji-jinsho was the encampment used by Oda Nobunaga during his invasion of Echizen. Myōkenji, a temple, was fortified and used as a base to ...

The spacious grounds are rich in nature, and you can feel the beautiful four seasons of Japan, such as cherry blossoms in spring, green maple leaves in early ...