Myōryū-ji Temple

Overview

Myōryū-ji is a temple of the Nichiren sect located in Awara, Fukui Prefecture. Its mountain name is Baishōzan, and its principal image of worship is Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha). The temple stands near the ruins of the Mizoe residence, also known as Kanazu Castle, linking it to the area's local history.

Highlights

• ●A Nichiren-sect temple carrying the mountain name Baishōzan
• ●Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni) enshrined as the principal image
• ●Memorial temple for the Mizoe clan and the Togashi Yasutoshi family
• ●Location adjoining the ruins of the Mizoe residence (Kanazu Castle)

History

The temple is said to have been founded by the priest Ben'ei-in Nissō, a younger brother of Mizoe Chōitsu. It was formerly a branch temple of Myōman-ji, head temple of the Kenpon Hokke school in Kyoto. Myōryū-ji serves as the memorial temple for the Mizoe clan, who took their own lives when attacked during the Ikkō-ikki uprisings, as well as for Togashi Yasutoshi of Kaga province and his family.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Start at the ruins of the Mizoe residence (Kanazu Castle site)
2. 2Walk over to Myōryū-ji and pay respects before Shaka Nyorai
3. 3Reflect on the history of the Mizoe and Togashi families
4. 4Continue on to other historic sites or hot springs in Awara

Did you know?

💡 The temple is affiliated with the Jusshi lineage group within the Nichiren sect, and its former status as a branch of Kyoto's Myōman-ji reflects this historical connection.

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