Myosen-ji Temple
妙宣寺
An ancient Nichiren-sect temple with Niigata’s only five-storied pagoda. Its silhouette among the cedars is a signature view of the Kunaka Plain.
Myosen-ji is a Nichiren-sect temple founded by Ajibo, who converted to Nichiren during Nichiren’s exile on Sado. It stands in the Mano district. Its five-storied pagoda, built in 1825, is about 24 meters tall. It is the only five-storied pagoda in Niigata Prefecture and is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is surrounded by cedars, and the gate is simple and old. Nearby are the ruins of the Sado Provincial Temple and the Daizen Shrine Noh stage, and the three can be combined into a tour of Mano’s ancient temples. Grounds are free to visit, but the pagoda’s interior is not open. It is about 15 minutes’ drive from Sawada.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Daizen Shrine Noh Stage
- Sado History and Legend Museum
- Konpon-ji Temple
- Toki Forest Park
- Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park
- Lake Kamo
- Doyu no Wareto
- Sado Gold Mine