The Priests' Quarters of the Early Edo Period
The Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters (妙成寺庫裏) is priests' quarters of the early Edo period (1615 to 1660) in the precinct of Myojoji Temple in Takidani-machi, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on May 29, 1965 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a single-storey building 16.4 metres by 10.2 metres, gabled at the front and hip-and-gable at the back, with a lean-to on the east side, entered at the gable end and roofed in wooden shingles; designation number 01595.
Where the Priests Lived
The Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters is the kuri, where the temple's priests lived and meals were prepared. The Agency for Cultural Affairs dates it to the early Edo period (1615 to 1660).
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters was designated in 1965, later than the other nine buildings. The Agency explains that, as part of the early Edo rebuilding, it is to be preserved together with the other nine Important Cultural Properties.
What to Look For
The building is 16.4 metres by 10.2 metres, gabled at the front and hip-and-gable at the back, with a lean-to along the east side (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It is entered at the gable end and roofed in shingles. The roof of the Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters changes form from front to back, so view it from the side.
Visiting
The Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters 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 Priests' Quarters built?
- In the early Edo period, 1615 to 1660 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How large is it?
- 16.4 metres by 10.2 metres, gabled at the front and hip-and-gable at the back.
- Why was it designated later than the others?
- It was added in 1965 so that it would be preserved with the nine other buildings of the same period.
- Can I see the Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters?
- Yes, from within the precinct; see the Myojoji page for hours and admission.
- When was the Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On May 29, 1965 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters (妙成寺庫裏) |
|---|---|
| Location | Takidani-machi, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1965/05/29 (Showa 40) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | 16.4 metres by 10.2 metres, single storey, gabled front, hip-and-gable rear, east lean-to, gable entry, wooden shingle roof |
| Owner | Myojoji Temple |
| Public Access | Exterior visible within the precinct |
References
- Myojoji Temple Priests' Quarters (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/805
- Myojoji Temple (Hakui City, Japanese)
- https://www.city.hakui.lg.jp/soshiki/sangyoukensetsubu/syoukoukankouka/12/1/2500.html
Last verified: 2026.10.14
