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Myohon-ji Temple
Larry KnipfingMyohon-ji is an absolutely gorgeous temple, just ten minutes on foot from Kamakura Station. The funny thing is, most people don’t even know it’s there.
Myohonji, located in the heart of Kamakura, is one of the oldest Nichiren-sect temples of Japanese Buddhism. Despite its city location, the temple is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and lush encircling nature. It also tends to be less touristy than other temples in the area.
Myohonji was founded in 1260 by Hiki Yoshimoto after he encountered the Buddhist priest and philosopher Nichiren Shonin in Kamakura. The site of the temple was previously home to the Hiki clan, before they were defeated by the Hojo clan in the early 1200s. Hiki Yoshikazu donated his home to Nichiren Shonin for the souls of his fallen clan, which later grew to be Myohonji.
Some notable structures include Soshido, Myohonji’s largest temple building, Nitenmon gate, a beautiful inner gate, and a bronze statue of Nichiren. Enjoy the temple grounds in all seasons with spring cherry blossoms, verdant summer foliage, fiery autumn maple and ginkgo leaves, and winter plum blossoms.
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Myohonji Temple is about a 10 minute walk from Kamakura Stations. For general directions, walk along the main street, (Wakamiya Oji), and head south, turning left when you reach Honkauji Temple. From here, continue walking up a slope that will eventually lead up to the front gate of this temple
Myohon-ji is an absolutely gorgeous temple, just ten minutes on foot from Kamakura Station. The funny thing is, most people don’t even know it’s there.
One reason Myohon-ji Temple is so lovely is its isolation. Way up a slope, surrounded by forest. Which is amazing considering it is a short walk from Kamakura Station
Elegant pink flowers bloom in mid April at Myohon-ji temple. Although this temple is very close to JR Kamakura Station, it always maintains a tranquil beauty.
ハナカイドウの桃色に彩られる4月中旬の妙本寺は、玲瓏たる幽谷の世界だ。JR鎌倉駅から歩いて10分という距離にありながら、ここには人里離れた古刹の趣がある。
妙本寺の魅力の一つは、外界から隔絶されたそのロケーションだ。鎌倉駅から10分ほど歩き、坂を登ると、森の中にひっそり佇む妙本寺が見えてくる。駅から徒歩10分とはとても思えない静けさだ。
ดอกไม้ที่สวยงดงาม (ดอกเครปเอ็ปเปิ้ล) บานในช่วงกลางเดือนเมษายนที่วัดเมียวฮอน-จิ (Myohon-ji) แม้ว่าวัดแห่งนี้อยู่ใกล้กับสถานีรถไฟ JR คามาคุระ แต่ก็ยังความงามที่เงียบสงบ
Feel a peaceful moment at Myohon-ji, one of the quietest temples in Kamakura
Perasaan damai di Myohon-ji, salah satu dari kuil tersunyi di Kamakura
Appréciez un moment paisible au Myohon-ji, l'un des temples les plus calmes de Kamakura.
Imagine my surprise last time I was at Myohonji in Kamakura (December 2014) to find not only one, but two traditional wedding shoots in progress.
Вообразите мое удивление, когда я в последний раз был в Мёхондзи в Камакуре (декабрь 2014) и увидел не одну, а целых две свадебные фотосессии в процессе.
Although every temple has a story, Kamakura`s Myohonji Temple is the stuff of legends. Visit it and you`ll see why!
Bien que chaque temple possède sa propre histoire, le Myōhon-ji de Kamakura est le lieu où naissent les légendes. Visitez-le et vous comprendrez pourquoi !
Walaupun setiap kuil memiliki ceritanya, kuil Myohonji Kamakura adalah legenda. Kunjungi dan Anda akan mengetahui penyebabnya
Bayangkan saja, saya mendapat kejutan terakhir kali saya berada disana (Desember 2014) bukan hanya satu, tetapi dua proses foto pernikahan tradisional.
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Một lý do tại sao chùa Myohon lại đáng yêu như thế là bởi vị trí tách biệt của nó. Nằm trên một sườn dốc và bao quanh bởi rừng rậm. Thật ngạc nhiên khi ngôi chùa chỉ cách ga Kamakura 10 phút đi bộ
Hãy hình dung sự ngạc nhiên của tôi vào lần gần đây nhất tôi đến chùa Myohon ở Kamakura (tháng 12 năm 2014) khi không chỉ có một mà tận hai cặp đôi đang chụp ảnh cưới truyền thống tại đây.
Cảm nhận khoảnh khắc yên bình ở chùa Myohon, một trong những ngôi chùa yên tĩnh nhất Kamakura.
Насладитесь безмятежным моментом в Мёхондзи, одном из самых спокойных храмов в Камакура.
Mặc dù ngôi đền nào cũng có câu chuyện riêng biệt, nhưng đền Myohonji ở Kamakura là một huyền thoại. Hãy đến đây và bạn sẽ biết lí do tại sao!
Những bông hoa màu hồng thanh lịch vào tháng 2 ở đền Myohon-ji. Mặc dù ngôi đền này rất gần với ga tàu JR Kamakura, nhưng nó luôn bảo tồn một vẻ đẹp yên bình.
묘혼지가 이렇게 아름다운 이유 중 하나는고립된 곳이기 때문이다. 예를 들면 숲에 둘러싸인 비탈길때문에 그렇다. 가마쿠라역에서 걸어서 10분밖에 안 걸리는 걸 보니 놀랍다.
Enjoy the sights and tranquility of one of Kamakura’s most peaceful temples, especially from around, mid-April to May, where the colorful azaleas add extra vibrancy to this wonderful place
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