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Myōtsū-ji Temple
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Obama, Fukui Prefecture · National Treasure

Myōtsū-ji Temple

Myōtsū-ji (明通寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Omuro-branch of the Shingon sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.

From the Wikipedia article “Myōtsū-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Myōtsū-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationObama, Fukui Prefecture
Nearest stationShin-Hirano Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypeNational Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 34 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Myōtsū-ji Temple?
Shin-Hirano Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Myōtsū-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: National Treasure.

Nearby

Main Hall, Myōtsūji
Main Hall, Myōtsūji
0.0 km away · Obama
Three-storied Pagoda, Myōtsū-ji
Three-storied Pagoda, Myōtsū-ji
0.0 km away · Obama
Kamifunazuka Kofun
Kamifunazuka Kofun
2.0 km away · Wakasa
Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple
Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple
2.1 km away · Obama
Shimofunazuka Kofun
Shimofunazuka Kofun
2.1 km away · Wakasa
Wakasa History Museum
Wakasa History Museum
3.8 km away · Obama

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Myōtsūji: Mobnoboka (CC BY-SA 3.0), Three-storied Pagoda, Myōtsū-ji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kamifunazuka Kofun: 藤谷良秀 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shimofunazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Wakasa History Museum: Opqr (CC BY-SA 4.0)