Buddhist temple
Myōshō-ji
妙照寺（みょうしょうじ）
Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture
The temple 長国山妙照寺 (Myōshō-ji) in Ōi, Kashiwa, is a Nichiren-shū temple. In its main hall the principal object of worship is the Great Mandala revealed by Nichiren Daishōnin, represented in Buddhist statues, and Kishimo Sonjin is also enshrined.
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: the Jikkai Mizou Daimandara gohonzon (enshrined in the form of statues)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was built as a Shingon temple in the Kōnin era of the Heian period, and around Shōō 1 Nichiben Shōnin, a direct disciple of Nichiren Daishōnin, converted it to the Nichiren-shū. The main hall, built in the Meireki era, deteriorated and was rebuilt in Shōwa 45.
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)
- 妙照寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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