A Shrine of the Thirty Guardians, 1614
The Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo (妙成寺三十番神堂) is a shrine hall of 1614 in the precinct of Myojoji Temple in Takidani-machi, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on August 13, 1917 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a three-bay shrine in the nagare-zukuri style with a cusped karahafu eave at the front and a wooden-shingle roof; designation number 00716.
A Shrine for the Thirty Guardian Deities
The Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo is a shrine to the thirty guardian deities (sanjubanshin) who protect the Lotus Sutra, built in 1614 (Agency for Cultural Affairs). These deities are widely enshrined at Nichiren temples.
According to Hakui City, its worship hall in front is designated by Ishikawa Prefecture.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo was designated in 1917. A shrine to guardian deities within a temple precinct, it shows a typical feature of Nichiren temples.
What to Look For
It is a three-bay shrine in the nagare-zukuri style, with a cusped karahafu on the front eave and a wooden-shingle roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs). At the Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo, look for the roof sweeping forward and the curve of the karahafu at its edge.
Visiting
The Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo stands among the temple buildings in the Myojoji precinct, and its exterior can be seen within the grounds. No official information on interior access was found. Opening hours and admission are given on the Myojoji Temple page.
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Q&A
- When was the Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo built?
- In 1614 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What is enshrined in the Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo?
- The thirty guardian deities who protect the Lotus Sutra.
- What form does it take?
- A three-bay nagare-zukuri shrine with a karahafu front eave and a shingle roof.
- Can I see the Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo?
- Yes, within the precinct; see the Myojoji page for hours and admission.
- When was the Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On August 13, 1917 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo (妙成寺三十番神堂) |
|---|---|
| Location | Takidani-machi, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1917/08/13 (Taisho 6) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Three-bay nagare-zukuri shrine, karahafu front eave, wooden shingle roof |
| Owner | Myojoji Temple |
| Public Access | Exterior visible within the precinct |
References
- Myojoji Temple Sanjubanshindo (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/802
- Myojoji Temple (Hakui City, Japanese)
- https://www.city.hakui.lg.jp/soshiki/sangyoukensetsubu/syoukoukankouka/12/1/2500.html
Last verified: 2026.10.14
