Buddhist temple
Myōken-ji
妙見寺（みょうけんじ）
Taishi, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Taishi, Osaka Prefecture, a town through which the Takenouchi Kaidō road passes. Its principal image is Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is affectionately known as "Hibuse no Myōken-ji" (Myōken-ji that guards against fire).
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
Principal image: Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded by Soga no Umako in Suiko 6 (598), and when many of its lodgings burned in the wars of the Nanboku-chō period, the Kannon Hall and Myōken Hall are said to have escaped the fire. It was restored in the Kanbun era and changed from the Shingon school to the Sōtō school. It was abolished once in Meiji 6, and restored at its present site in Meiji 13.
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)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 妙見寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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