Myōgyō-ji

Myōgyō-ji is a Buddhist temple featuring traditional Japanese architecture with an intricately carved gate, gardens, and a pagoda across its spacious grounds. The buildings and landscaped areas display classical design elements characteristic of Buddhist worship sites in this region.

The temple was established in July 1538 by Nichiren Buddhist priest Nisshin, embodying the teachings of this school. After a devastating tsunami in 1791 destroyed its structures, it was reconstructed and continues to stand today.

The temple holds a significant collection of Buddhist artifacts, including the Jukkai Mandala and a statue of Nichiren as the main object of worship.

The temple is open daily to visitors and sits about a 10-minute walk from Baraki-Nakayama Station. Major airports at Narita and Haneda are easily accessible via rail connections from the station.

The grounds contain a special drooping cherry tree that blooms roughly one week before other cherry trees in the surrounding area. This tree draws many visitors during its flowering season each year.

Location: Ichikawa

GPS coordinates: 35.70214,139.94744

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42