Myokenji (temple)
The view of Sakoshi Bay and Ikushima from the Kannon-do(temple dedicated to Kannon) is superb.
Myoukenji is a temple of an old school of Shingon-shu. It was founded by Gyouki Bosatsu between 749 - 757) and is said to have been restored by Kukai in 806, but the story is uncertain.TheKannon-douhad been constructed in 1659. The current hall is a reconstruction done in 1772.
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- Address
- 〒678-0172兵庫県赤穂市坂越1307
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- Access
- From JR Banshu Ako station
・20 minutes by car
From JR Sakoshi station
・15 minutes by car
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- Inquiries
- 0791-48-0555