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Myōō-in
Myōō-in (明王院) is a Buddhist temple in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan.
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History
This temple was said to be constructed by the Ritsu school of Buddhism in 807, by Kukai. The original name of the temple was Jofuku-ji. The major object of worship at this temple, a statue of Juichimen-Kannon, is estimated to have originated in the early years of the Heian Period and no doubt was extant in the 9th century. During the Edo Period this temple changed its sect affiliation and name to fall under the protection of the Mizuno clan, a clan of Daimyo in the region. Today, the temple belongs to Daigakuji-ha of Shingon Buddhism.
Object of Worship
- Juchimen-Kannon – estimated to be carved in the 9th century
Cultural Properties
This temple has two National Treasures and one Important Cultural Property selected by Japanese government.
National Treasures
- The Main Hall – constructed in 1321
- Five Story Pagoda – constructed in 1348
Important Cultural Properties
- Juichimen-Kannon
Access
- Kusadouenocho Bus Stop of Tomotetsu Bus
References
Official Home Page of Fukuyama City
Buddhist temples in Japan Japanese Buddhist architecture Architectonic elements Mon (gates) Buildings Chinjusha · chōzuya/temizuya · -dō · main hall (kon-dō, hon-dō, butsuden) · kuri · kyōzō or kyō-dō · shoinTō or Buttō (pagodas) Styles Others A-un · kenSchools and objects of worship Major schools Zen schools Nanto rokushū Objects of worship Amida Nyōrai · Benzaiten · Dainichi Nyorai · Jizō · Kannon · Marishi-ten · Shaka Nyorai · Shitennō (Four Kings) · Twelve Heavenly Generals (Jūni Shinshō) · Yakushi NyoraiOther elements Implements kei (ritual gong) · mokugyōOthers bussokuseki · butsudan · Glossary of Japanese Buddhism · Japanese Buddhist pantheon · jingū-ji · miyadera · saisenbakoCategories:- Buddhist temples in Hiroshima Prefecture
- Visitor attractions in Hiroshima Prefecture
- Visitor attractions in Fukuyama
- National Treasures of Japan
- Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- Japanese pagodas
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