Overview
Myōhō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren sect located in Takarazawa, Nakadomari, in Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture. Its mountain name (sango) is Shishinzan.
Highlights
- ●A Nichiren-sect temple in Nakadomari, Aomori, with the mountain name Shishinzan
- ●Said to have originally been founded as Nakayama Myōshū
- ●Enshrines a Kosodate Kishimojin statue traditionally attributed to Dengyō Daishi Saichō
- ●Enshrines a mandala principal image by Nisshin, founder of Kyoto's Honpō-ji
History
Temple tradition holds that it was originally founded under the name Nakayama Myōshū. The temple enshrines a statue of Kosodate Kishimojin (a child-rearing protective deity), traditionally attributed to Dengyō Daishi Saichō, along with a mandala principal image created by Kuonjōin Nisshin, who also founded Honpō-ji in Kyoto. As a religious corporation, it is recorded as established in 1952.
Access
Originally established as Nakayama Myōshū, Myōhō-ji is a Shishin-zan temple set within the Takaramori hamlet of Nakadomari. Public transport options are limited here, so it is more practical to plan a visit around a car.
Best season
Nakadomari also lies in a heavy-snowfall part of the Tsugaru region, and footing can be tricky while packed snow lingers on the ground. Visiting the main hall, home to the Kosodate Kishimojin statue attributed to Saichō, is more comfortable once the snow has cleared.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel to the Takarazawa area of Nakadomari town
- 2Visit the main hall to learn about the Kosodate Kishimojin statue and mandala image
- 3Check visiting hours and access details with Nakadomari tourism information beforehand
- 4Enjoy the quiet rural surroundings of the Tsugaru region nearby
Did you know?
💡 Nisshin, who created the temple's mandala principal image, is also known as the founder of Honpō-ji in Kyoto. The Kosodate Kishimojin statue is traditionally said to be the work of Dengyō Daishi Saichō.
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