Myoren-ji

📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 2-1-5 Kikuna, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

About

Mountain 長光山
Sect 日蓮宗
Founded 観応元年(1350)
Founder 波木井善太郎

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Unavailable

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Myoren-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple that has long gathered people's faith in the land of Yokohama. Founded in the Kamakura period, it is said that Saint Nichiren preached the Lotus Sutra in this area. The main hall enshrines the image of Saint Nichiren, and many believers visit for worship. This temple is said to offer benefits rooted in daily life, such as traffic safety, exorcism, and family safety, and is deeply revered by the local community. It is a place where one can offer prayers with a sincere heart in a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Benefits

Traffic safetyExorcismFamily safety

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