Buddhist temple
Myōkin-ji
妙金寺（みょうきんじ）
Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture
A Nichiren-shū temple in central Utsunomiya, styled Hōkōzan Seikōin. In its main hall, its principal object of worship, the Jikkai Daimandara said to be in Nichiren Daishōnin's own hand, is enshrined as a temple treasure.
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 object of worship: Jikkai Daimandara gohonzon (said to be in Nichiren Daishōnin's own hand)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, when Nichiren Daishōnin visited Utsunomiya in Bun'ei 2, the mother of Kimishima Bitchū no Kami became his devotee and received the name Myōkin. It is said that Bitchū no Kami later built the temple to pray for his mother's repose and welcomed Nichiin Shōnin, a disciple of one of Nichiren's disciples, as its founder, and the temple also served for generations as the prayer temple of the lords of Utsunomiya Castle.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 妙金寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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