Myoryu-ji Temple
The Myoryu-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Temple was founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain. Its complex defensive architecture, including many features designed to confuse attackers, led to it being nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” The Temple interior is full of ingenious features such as offertory boxes and steps that hide pitfalls, hidden rooms, etc. What appears from the outside to be a two-storey building actually has four stories, with a total of 23 rooms. Tours can be booked in advance by telephone; it may be possible to book a place for the same day if there are any places vacant on that day’s tour.
Spot details
- Address
- Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 1-2-12 Map
- Phone
- 0762410888
- Hours
- 9:00-16:30 (until 16:00 on Sunday)
- Closed
- 1/1, Memorial Sunday
- Fees
- [Admission fee to worship]Adults(Junior high school students and older)1,000yen, Elementary School Students700yen
- Parking Lot
- Not available (Coin parking available nearby)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN