五島の島たび【公式】- 長崎県五島市の観光・旅行情報サイト 五島の島たび【公式】- 長崎県五島市の観光・旅行情報サイト

Myojoin Temple 明星院（日本遺産）

Myojoin Temple was the worshipping place chosen by the feudal lords of the Goto clan for many generations. The current main building was completed by the 28th Lord of Goto, Goto Moriyuki, in 1778.

The oldest wooden temple in Goto City was the worshipping place chosen by the feudal lords of the Goto clan for many generations. The current main building was completed by the 28th Lord of Goto, Goto Moriyuki, in 1778. Myojoin Temple is also the main temple for the Shingon Sect of Buddhism in Goto. The paintings on the ceiling of the main building are believed to have been painted by a disciple of the famed painter Kano Eitoku.  Myojoin Temple, in which the famous monk Kukai is said to have stayed on his way back from China, contains many buddhist artefacts and statues dating back from Kamakura and Muromachi (mid-12th to mid-16th century) eras.

Area
Fukue
Category
History, Cultural Properties & Japan Heritage
Travel Theme
GotoCity highlights Touching Traditions and History Rain won't the fun

General Information

Address 853-0042　長崎県五島市吉田町1905
Telephone Number 0959-72-2218
Closed Monday, 1st and 28th of every month, 8/13～16, 12/28～1/8
Directions 10 minutes by car from Fukue Port Terminal.

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