Myōkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Sakai, Japan.
The temple complex includes multiple traditional buildings, a treasure museum, and landscaped grounds featuring Japanese architectural elements from different periods.
Founded in 1562 by Sanyo Jikkyu, the temple experienced destruction during the 1615 Siege of Osaka and again in the 1945 air raids.
The temple maintains strong connections to Japanese Buddhist practices through its main halls, dedicated to preserving religious traditions and community gatherings.
Visitors can reach the temple within 5 minutes by foot from Myokokuji-mae Station on the Hankai Tramway Sakai Line.
The temple grounds contain a 1,100-year-old cycad tree, designated as a Natural Monument of Japan, which according to records was temporarily relocated to Azuchi Castle.
Location: Sakai
GPS coordinates: 34.58120,135.48138
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:45
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