Buddhist temple
Myōtsū-ji
明通寺（みょうつうじ）
Obama, Fukui Prefecture
An old temple of the Shingon-shū Omuro school in the hills of Obama, Wakasa, whose mountain name (sangō) is Yuzurisan. At the center of the shumidan (altar platform) in the main hall is enshrined its principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, made in the late Heian period.
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: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it is said to have begun in Daidō 1 (806) when Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built its halls and pagoda and installed three images carved from a yuzuri tree: Yakushi Nyorai, Gōzanze Myōō and Jinja Taishō. The present main hall was rebuilt in Shōka 2 (1258) and the three-storied pagoda in Bun'ei 7 (1270), and both are designated National Treasures.
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)
- 明通寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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