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Myohonji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1260. Site was formerly the estate of the Hiki Yoshikazu, a senior retainer of Minamoto Yoritomo. The temple grounds is noted for cherry blossoms and other flowers.
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Somon Gate. 10-min. walk from Kamakura Station.
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About Myohonji temple.
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Map of Myohonji temple.
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Carving on Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Statue of Nichiren.
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Statue of Nichiren under cherry blossoms at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Statue of Nichiren under cherry blossoms at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. Temple's main hall. 祖師堂
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂
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Side of Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂f
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Inside Soshido Hall.
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Temple bell
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Weeping cherry tree at Myohonji temple.
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