Myōtai-ji Temple
Myōtaiji Temple, known as a sacred site of the Nichiren Shū Myōkenji sect, was founded in 1294 by Nichirō, a disciple of Nichiren Daishōnin. Within its grounds, the main hall built in 1746 stands quietly surrounded by ancient cedar trees said to be over 300 years old, alongside a treasure house, a five-storied pagoda, and a bell tower. Within the temple grounds, the Seven Lucky Gods Festival, which has continued for over 200 years since the Tenmei era, is held annually around the third Monday of September (Respect for the Aged Day).
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-47-8005 0778-47-2075（Minami-Echizen Town Board of Education Myōtaiji）
- Address
- 福井県南越前町西大道10-8
- Getting There
- 15 minutes by car from Imajo Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway / 10-minute walk from Hapilane Fukui Nanjo Station
