Inori no Mori祈りの杜working title

Buddhist temple

Myōjō-ji

妙常寺(みょうじょうじ)

Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture

A Nichiren-school temple in a residential area of Hamada-chō, Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Shaka Nyorai one jō six shaku tall and a great mandala are installed in its main hall, and it also runs a kindergarten and a nursery school.

English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む

Prayers associated with this place

Installed in the main hall: Shaka Nyorai, great mandala

History and things to know

According to the official guide, it is said to have been founded in Bunmei 1 (1469). The present main hall and guest hall were newly rebuilt in Heisei 17 (2005), and besides memorial services it continues activities open to the community, such as events for children.

Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.

Related kami and buddhas

Before you visit

Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.

Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)

How to visit a shrine or a temple: one example

Sources (in Japanese)

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