Myōtsū-ji, Buddhist temple in Obama, Japan
The temple contains a three-story pagoda measuring 22 meters in height with a finial extending an additional 7 meters above the roof.
Established in 806 by General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro during Emperor Kanmu's reign, the temple was built to honor souls lost in battles against the Emishi.
The main hall houses multiple Buddhist statues from the late Heian period, including the rare Jinja Taisho figure depicting a kappa with a skull under its chin.
The temple opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with an entrance fee of 500 yen, and visitors can access it through a steep staircase after crossing a red bridge.
Visitors at the affiliated Fujiya guesthouse can experience morning meals inside the temple's guest hall and participate in meditation sessions.
Location: Obama
Inception: 806
Founders: Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Website: https://myotsuji.jimdofree.com
GPS coordinates: 35.45361,135.80444
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:59
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