Myohoji

The "Moss Temple" in Myohoji, Karatsu City, is a spot with impressive stone steps covered in beautiful moss. It fascinates visitors with its fantastic atmosphere and tranquility. If you take a stroll around the temple grounds, you can also enjoy flowers and historic buildings. In addition, during the humid and muggy rainy season, the moss displays a lively scenery. Why not spend some time resetting your mind and body in the pleasant dappled sunlight along with this wonderful nature?

Myohoji Temple in Karatsu City is a temple full of historical value founded by Kibi no Makibi. The main statue, the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bodhisattva "Kumo Kannon," was named after the legend of how it saved Makibi when he was in dire straits in China. You can also feel Makibi's achievements, such as the "Daihannya Sutra." When you step into the precincts, you will be greeted by ancient lotus ponds and Buddhist statues of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. Spending quiet time here is sure to be a valuable experience.

In Myohoji Temple in Karatsu City, there is the site of Lake Banjo, which is famous for being mentioned in the death poem of Prince Otsu in the Manyoshu. This place, which exudes a mysterious atmosphere, allows you to feel the breath of Japanese culture that has continued from ancient times to the present. By visiting together with Myohoji, which is also known as a temple founded by Kibi no Makibi, a deeper historical experience is possible. Once you visit, you won't forget this special space that is the site of Lake Banjo.

Myohoji Temple in Karatsu City is adorned with beautiful flowers that change with the seasons, making the grounds a sight to behold. The scenery is filled with natural wonders such as Daphne odora, Japanese snowball, and hydrangeas that become even more vibrant when wet from the rain. Don't miss the charming moss-covered staircase and Niou statues. Why not spend a pleasant time in this charming space where seasonal flowers and historic buildings weave together?

At Myohoji Temple in Karatsu City, there is a place where the revolving Buddha statue prays for traffic safety and world peace. With a history of 350 years, this temple has a Buddha statue that moves once a day and watches over Setagaya Street from evening until the next morning. In a peaceful space surrounded by rich greenery, why not visit and experience it for yourself?