The Gate of 1625
The Myojoji Temple Niomon (妙成寺二王門) is a two-storey gate of 1625 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 two-storey gate three bays wide with one passage, under a hip-and-gable pantile roof; designation number 00713.
A Gate Guarded by the Nio
The Myojoji Temple Niomon is a two-storey romon gate, three bays wide with a passage through the central bay (Agency for Cultural Affairs). As its name says, it houses the two guardian kings (Nio), whose wooden statues are designated by Hakui City.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
The Myojoji Temple Niomon was designated in 1917. Built in 1625, it belongs, like the main hall and the pagoda, to the early Edo rebuilding of the temple (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
What to Look For
It is a two-storey gate with a hip-and-gable pantile roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Before passing through the Myojoji Temple Niomon, look at the guardian figures on either side and up at the balcony of the upper storey.
Visiting
The Myojoji Temple Niomon stands on the approach 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 Niomon built?
- In 1625 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What form does the Niomon take?
- A two-storey gate three bays wide with one passage, under a hip-and-gable pantile roof.
- What is enshrined in the Myojoji Temple Niomon?
- Wooden statues of the two guardian kings, designated by Hakui City.
- Can I see the Myojoji Temple Niomon?
- Yes, from the approach; see the Myojoji page for hours and admission.
- When was the Myojoji Temple Niomon designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On August 13, 1917 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Myojoji Temple Niomon (妙成寺二王門) |
|---|---|
| Location | Takidani-machi, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1917/08/13 (Taisho 6) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Two-storey gate, three bays with one passage, hip-and-gable pantile roof |
| Owner | Myojoji Temple |
| Public Access | Exterior visible within the precinct |
References
- Myojoji Temple Niomon (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/799
- Myojoji Temple (Hakui City, Japanese)
- https://www.city.hakui.lg.jp/soshiki/sangyoukensetsubu/syoukoukankouka/12/1/2500.html
Last verified: 2026.10.14
