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Myōgenji, Buddhist temple in Okazaki, Japan.

The Myōgenji temple features traditional Japanese architecture with detailed wooden carvings and a carefully designed main hall structure.

Construction of the present main hall took place in 1938, led by expert temple carpenter Nishitani Shoichi from Yoshida-cho.

The temple received recognition as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in December 2007 for its architectural excellence.

Visitors can reach the temple within 30 minutes by car from Saijo Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway.

A historical terrestrial globe with a diameter of 305 millimeters, created using Gofun whitewash, remains preserved from this temple.

Location: Okazaki

GPS coordinates: 34.94856,137.12411

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:29

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