In the Edo period, Myozen-ji Temple functioned as town’s meeting place where you can listen to monk’s sermon.
Myozen-ji is one of the nationally rare temple because the structure is designed based on gassho-style.
The main hall was built by a renowned carpenter from Kokubun-ji temple in Takayama almost 260 years ago.
The frames were made from strong wood materials like Japanese cypress, which can stay strong and never rotten for a long time.
Inside of the temple, you can see many elegant sculptures and beautiful garden featured with mountaneous climate.
Shourou-mon gate is also one of the highlights in this temple. It was made by approximately 1,400 carpenters convened in throughout Hida region.
Shouro-mon gate is also one of the highlights in this temple. It was made by approximately 1,400 carpenters convened in throughout Hida region. Shourou-mon gate is also installed with a thatched roof without exception here. The bell was made by the alchemy artisan from Takaoka, Toyama prefecture. As I introduced, Ogimachi is a good place to learn how the Japanese villegers lived in a difficult land as well as good landscape.