Myohon-ji Temple

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This Buddhist temple, one of the oldest Nichiren temples in Japan, is located an eight-minute walk from Kamakura Station. The temple is located on the site of the family residence of the warrior Hiki Yoshikazu. This residence was destroyed by Hojo Tokimasa after he assassinated Yoshikazu in a bid to retain his power. In order to console the souls of his family line, Yoshikazu’s youngest child later gave the site to the great priest Nichiren, who then opened the Myohon-ji Temple on the land. After climbing a flight of stone steps, visitors are created by a vividly colored vermillion lacquered gate. Sutra copying may be conducted in the temple’s writing hall at any time, and even beginners can easily take on the challenge of copying the Lotus Sutra. The temple also offers natural beauty to enjoy year round, such as the cherry blossoms and fresh verdure in the spring and the fall colors of the temple’s maples and gingkos in late autumn.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Omachi 1-15-1 Map
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467220777
Fees: [Admission fee]appreciate your generous contributions

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful place!

Reviewed : 2023.05.31

This is one of the best places I have visited in Japan and I have been to a variety of different temples/shrines in Japan. You have to go and see it for yourself it is quite amazing. It looks like it...
Impressive temple in quiet area

Reviewed : 2019.07.13

Went here early and it was quiet and peaceful, not a lot of other people here. An impressive temple with some interesting surroundings. Youll get some good photos here if its a nice day.
quiet and peaceful

Reviewed : 2016.07.17

This Buddhist temple is not far from the center of Kamakura but not much visited. It is set in a beautiful little valley where the main sound is bird song. I found this temple to be wonderfully...