妙大寺

Myodaiji temple features classical Japanese Buddhist architecture with a cemetery spread across its grounds in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Founded in 1461 by priest Nichigo, the temple maintains strong connections with Ikegami Honmonji and holds significance in Nichiren Buddhism traditions.

The temple cemetery contains the graves of influential figures, including General Higuchi Kiichiro and Matsumoto Jun, who shaped Japanese history.

Visitors can reach the temple through multiple transportation options connecting to Higashi-Okazaki Station, followed by a brief walking distance.

General Higuchi Kiichiro, buried at Myodaiji, saved thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II by creating an escape route through Manchukuo.

Location: Oiso

GPS coordinates: 35.31086,139.31122

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16