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Myohonji Temple

Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan

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The temple is connected via the Gionyama hiking trail with some other nearby temples and a shrine. It leads through the wooded hills of Kamakura, and should be explored only with good walking shoes and during dry weather, because there are a few steep and rough passages.

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Myohonji, one of the oldest and most significant temples of the Nichiren sect, located in the historic city of Kamakura. Nestled within a secluded valley known as Hikigayatsu, this temple sits on grounds that were once…

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  2. 2The Nio-mon Gate — Guarding the Valley

    Your journey begins at the Nio-mon, the grand entrance gate that marks the threshold of the Hiki Valley. This structure is a classic example of Muromachi-period style, featuring two fierce Nio guardians—Benevolent Kings—housed in…

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  3. 3The Soshido Hall — A Masterpiece of Wood

    At the heart of the complex stands the Soshido, or Founder's Hall. This is one of the largest wooden temple buildings in Kamakura, and its sheer size is a testament to the importance of the Nichiren sect. …

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  4. 4The Hiki Clan Memorial and Tragedy

    Adjacent to the main halls is a series of smaller monuments and graves that mark the tragic history of the Hiki clan. In 1203, the family was caught in a power struggle with the Hojo clan, the regents of the Kamakura Shogunate. …

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  5. 5The Statue of Nichiren Shonin

    Near the Soshido stands a large bronze statue of Nichiren Shonin, the charismatic and often controversial priest who founded the sect. Nichiren is depicted in a traditional pose of preaching, holding a scroll of the Lotus Sutra. …

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  6. 6Hebi-no-i — The Legend of the Snake Well

    Tucked away in a quieter corner of the grounds is a small well known as Hebi-no-i, or the Snake Well. This site is tied to a local legend regarding the Hiki clan tragedy. …

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  7. 7The Sacred Forest and Seasonal Flora

    The final section of your walk takes you into the upper reaches of the temple forest, where the hills rise steeply behind the buildings. This sacred forest is a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, providing a home to a variety…

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  8. 8Closing

    As you exit Myohonji and return to the more modern streets of Kamakura, take a final look back at the Nio-mon gate. You have visited a place that is a repository of both great tragedy and profound spiritual rebirth. …

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