Buddhist temple
Myōren-ji
妙蓮寺（みょうれんじ）
Kōhoku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
A Nichiren sect temple in Kikuna, Kōhoku Ward, Yokohama, in front of Myōrenji Station on the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line; it is a branch temple of Ikegami Honmon-ji. It enshrines a statue of Nichiren Shōnin said to be the work of Nichizō Shōnin.
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
Statue enshrined: Nichiren Shōnin (the work of Nichizō Shōnin; the name of the principal image is not given on the official website)
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, its predecessor was Myōsen-ji, opened in Kannō 1 (1350) in what is now Kanagawa Ward. In Meiji 41 (1908) it had to move because of railway construction, and it merged with Renkō-ji, opened in the Tenshō era, changing its name to Myōren-ji. In Taishō 15 it provided part of its grounds for the Tōyoko Line, and Myōrenji Station was built.
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)
- 妙蓮寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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