Momoyama
Ishikawa · 安土桃山Browse Ishikawa’s cultural heritage from the Momoyama period (1573 – 1603). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
The Sanjūbanjindō at Myōjō-ji Temple in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property built in 1614 as a prayer hall for the victory of Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain, before the Siege of Osaka. This elegant Momoyama-period shrine-style structure is one of ten Important Cultural Properties within the temple complex.
The Soshido (Founder's Hall) at Myojoji Temple in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Built under the patronage of the Maeda clan in the early 17th century, this hall showcases exquisite Zen-style architecture with elaborate bracket complexes, fan-shaped rafters, and magnificent carved panels of lotus flowers and celestial figures.
The Main Hall of Myōjōji Temple in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property built in 1604 by master carpenter Sakagami Matasaburō of the Kennin-ji school. This stately hipped-gable structure showcases Zen-style architectural techniques and was erected under the patronage of the Maeda clan of Kaga Domain. The temple complex boasts ten Important Cultural Properties, including Hokuriku's only wooden five-story pagoda.