Overview
Its main hall and pagoda are both National Treasures - the only such buildings in the province, in perfect Kamakura proportion.
About this place
Myōtsū-ji (明通寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Omuro-branch of the Shingon sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai. Its sangō Its full name is 棡寺 明通寺 (Yuzurisan Myōtsū-ji).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：806 (traditional) Highlights / collection：National Treasure main hall, National Treasure three-storey pagoda Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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