Overview
Shoho-ji is a temple of the Nichiren school in Chiken, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Its mountain name is Chiken-zan. Set quietly among the hills of Miyama, famed for its thatched-roof village, the temple is known for a great ginkgo tree in its precincts that is designated a natural monument by Nantan City. Wrapped in rich nature, it is a place that soothes the traveler's heart.
Highlights
- ●A great ginkgo in the precincts, a natural monument of Nantan City
- ●An old Nichiren temple bearing the mountain name Chiken-zan
- ●The stillness of Miyama's hills, home of the thatched-roof village
- ●Rural nature that shifts its face with each season
History
Shoho-ji belongs to the Nichiren school, and its former head temple was Myokaku-ji of the Shijo lineage. As an old temple that has kept the light of the Dharma in Chiken, Miyama-cho, its very mountain name, Chiken-zan, speaks of a history rooted in this land. For fuller details on its founding, the local records and official sources of Nantan City deepen the understanding.
Access
The temple lies among the hills of Chiken, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Public transport is limited, so many visitors come by car. Combining it with sights such as the thatched-roof village lets you savor the appeal of Miyama. For access and whether visits are permitted, it is reassuring to check official sources before you go.
Best season
Late autumn (around November), when the ginkgo in the precincts turns golden, is especially splendid. Early summer amid fresh greenery and autumn walks in crisp air are also pleasant, letting you enjoy each season alongside Miyama's rural landscapes. Take care of snowfall in winter.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Shoho-ji in Chiken, Miyama-cho, Nantan City
- 2Look up at the great ginkgo, a designated natural monument
- 3Spend a quiet moment in the temple grounds among the hills
- 4Continue on to Miyama's thatched-roof village
Did you know?
💡 The great ginkgo in the precincts is designated a natural monument of Nantan City and serves as a symbol of the temple. Kyoto has several temples named Shoho-ji, but this one is the Nichiren temple named Chiken-zan in Chiken, Miyama-cho, prized for a stillness found only in the mountain villages.
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