Discover the secrets
of the Miura clan of warriors
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Follow a mystery
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Follow the four paths and
discover the mysteries of the illustrated scrolls!
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Manganji Temple

Manganji Temple is said to have been founded by Sawara Juro Yoshitsura, the youngest son of Miura Osuke Yoshiaki, who followed Minamoto Yoshitsune west to fight in many battles.

The repository next to the main hall houses a standing statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon and a standing statue of the Bodhisattva Jizo. Both are designated by the Japanese national government as National Important Cultural Properties and are believed to be the work of Unkei's workshop. The repository also contains a standing statue of Fudo Myoo and a standing statue of Bishamonten, which are Municipal Important Cultural Properties and also believed to have been created in Unkei's workshop.

There is a gorinto pagoda that is said to be the tomb of Yoshitsura to the left of the main hall and up the stairs in the back. The garden is planted with red and white plum trees and Kawazu cherry trees.

Main Buddhist statue
  • Standing statue of the Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara or Guanyin Bodhisattva)（Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property）
  • Standing statue of the Bodhisattva Jizo (National Important Cultural Property)
  • Standing statue of Fudo Myoo (Municipal Important Cultural Property)
  • Standing statue of Bishamonten (Municipal Important Cultural Property)
Visit and explore Manganji TempleUnraveling the mysteries of samurai society

Episode1.　What is Manganji Temple
Episode2.　Downhill Attack from the Cliff at Hiyodorigoe
Episode3.　Yoshitsura's Horsemanship and Archery
Episode4.　Yoshitsura Becomes an Eboshi-oya
Episode5.　Women Maintaining the Bloodline
Episode6.　Samurai's Compassion
Episode7.　Yoshitsura's Remorse
Episode8.　Standing statue of Kanzenon Bosatsu
Episode9.　Standing statue of Jizo Bosatsu

Directions

From Kita-Kurihama Station (Keikyu Line)

"As you leave the station, go to the bus stop #2 located in front of Seven-Eleven. Take a bus bound for ""Oyabe-Sanchome"". "

(The bus ride takes 16 min)

Get off at "Iwato" bus stop.

Walk straight to the first traffic light ("Manganji Ent." ) and make a right. The temple is a 5 min. walk (400m) on a narrow road.

Route via Google Maps
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