Buddhist temple
Myōshō-ji
妙性寺（みょうしょうじ）
Kyōtango, Kyoto Prefecture
A Sōtō temple in 五十河, Ōmiya-chō, Kyōtango, whose founding patron is said to be Ono no Komachi; it enshrines Shakamuni Butsu as its principal image. A seated image and a memorial tablet of Komachi are also preserved here.
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: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began when Myōhō-ji, a Shingon temple at Uchiyama, built a hermitage at 五十河, and its mountain name and temple name are said to be taken from “Ono Myōshō Daishi,” the posthumous Buddhist name of Ono no Komachi, who is said to have died here. After the main hall was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt in Bunsei 6 (1823).
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)
- 妙性寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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