Myouritsuji Temple (Ninja Temple)

Area

Kanazawa

Category

Shrine / temple

Myouritsuji Temple, located in Nomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is also known as the Ninja Temple because of its maze-like make up. Myouritsuji Temple is a sect of the Nichiren school of Buddhism. It stands near the West Teahouse Street across from Kanazawa Castle. This temple was built in the memory of the feudal lord, Kaga, and Toshitsune Maeda in 1634. Unlike other temples, Myouritsuji Temple has a very complex construction because it was initially built to keep Tokugawa Shogunate's military guards out. The must-see sights are of course, the unique make up of the temple. There are many hidden routes within the temple, such as hidden traps, hidden stairways, and many more!

Basic Information

Address

1-2-12, Nomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Phone

076-241-0888

Hours

Weekdays 9am-4pm (Tours every hour)
Weekends/ Holidays 9am-4:30pm (Tours every 30 minutes)
*Reservations by phone (available for one month in advance)
*if still open, same day reservations are available
*Entrance is allowed 10 minutes before reservation time

Closed

January 1st, Buddhist Memorial Service Day

Fee

Adult (Middle School and over): 1000 JPY
Elementary School Students: 700 JPY
*Pre-schoolers and younger entrance not allowed

Guide

Japanese

Website

http://www.myouryuji.or.jp

Access

FromKanazawa Station

Hokuriku Railway Bus Kanazawa Terai Line/ Terai Chuo bound
→[ Main Street Bus Stop]→ walking distance about 3 minutes

Tags of this spot

Ninja・Samurai