Myōhon-ji, Kamakura

Name: Myōhon-ji
Address: Kamakura, Japan

#35 among attractions in Kamakura

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Myōhon-ji is one of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Its official name is Chōkō-zan Myōhon-ji. "Chōkō" comes from the posthumous name of Nichiren's father and "Myōhon" from his mother's. ()

Local name: 妙本寺 Coordinates: 35°19'3"N, 139°33'22"E

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鎌倉 (lian cang)Kamakura Japan

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Myōhon-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, Kamakura Museum of National Treasures, Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Myōhon-ji?

Nearby attractions include Hongaku-ji Temple, Kamakura (5 min walk), An'yō-in, Kamakura (7 min walk), Ōmachi, Kamakura (8 min walk), Komachi, Kamakura (8 min walk).

How to get to Myōhon-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Myōhon-ji:

Bus

鎌倉駅入口 • Lines: パーク＆バスライド (7 min walk)
若宮大路 • Lines: A21, パーク＆バスライド, 鎌20, 鎌23, 鎌24 (8 min walk)

Train

Kamakura (9 min walk)
Wadazuka (17 min walk)

Light rail

Hase • Lines: En (31 min walk)