Myoryu-ji Temple

The Myoryu-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Temple was founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain. Its complex defensive architecture, including many features designed to confuse attackers, led to it being nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” The Temple interior is full of ingenious features such as offertory boxes and steps that hide pitfalls, hidden rooms, etc. What appears from the outside to be a two-storey building actually has four stories, with a total of 23 rooms. Tours can be booked in advance by telephone; it may be possible to book a place for the same day if there are any places vacant on that day’s tour.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 1-2-12 Map
Area: Around Nishi Chaya District Area
Phone: 0762410888
Hours: 9:00-16:30 (until 16:00 on Sunday)
Closed: 1/1, Memorial Sunday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]Adults(Junior high school students and older)1,000yen, Elementary School Students700yen
Parking Lot: Not available (Coin parking available nearby)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes