妙法寺, Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan.
The temple features stone steps covered in moss, earning its alternative name as the Moss Temple, with multiple historic structures within its grounds.
Founded in 1357 by Nichiren Buddhist priest Nichiei, the temple was established on the site where an earlier hermitage had been burned down by warriors.
The temple holds regular Buddhist services and hosts the Seisho Festival on May 5th, maintaining traditional Nichiren Buddhist practices and ceremonies.
The temple charges an entrance fee of 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary school students, with visiting hours from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The main temple houses a mandala carved into a 500-year-old camphor tree and contains a seated statue of Nichiren, the founder of the sect.
GPS coordinates: 35.36831,137.44192
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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