妙真寺, Buddhist temple in Meguro-ku, Japan
Myoshinji Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Meguro-ku featuring a vermilion main hall with a large seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai from 1683 at its center. The building displays classical Japanese temple architecture with detailed woodwork and traditional decoration.
The temple was founded in 808 during the Heian period as a Buddhist sanctuary. Its importance grew when Tokugawa Iemitsu later designated it as one of five temples protecting Edo.
The temple is the setting for monthly festivals on the 28th of each month, where local vendors set up stalls near the entrance gates. These gatherings draw visitors seeking traditional goods and food.
The temple is roughly a ten-minute walk from Fudo-mae Station with clear directional signs along the way. The path is straightforward to follow and passes through the local neighborhood.
The Mae Fudo Hall and Seishi Hall remain from the Edo period and survived the fires of World War II. These rare structures offer visitors a glimpse into the temple's architectural past.
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