Minobusan Kuonji Temple

Minobusan Kuonji Temple in Yamanashi Prefecture is the main temple of the Nichiren-shu sect of Japanese Buddhism. It was founded by Nichiren in 1274 and became his grave site after his death in 1282. Nichiren is said to have spent nine years in the Mt. Minobu area reciting the Lotus Sutra which is the main scripture of the Nichiren tradition. If you are interested in Japanese Buddhism, the Mt. Minobu area is definitely worth exploring and there are opportunities to stay at some of the temples on the mountain if you want to have a deeper experience.

Photograph provided by Yamanashi Tourism Organization

Spot Name	Minobusan Kuonji Temple
Postal Code	〒409-2593
Address	3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun
Telephone Number	0556-62-1011
Official URL	https://www.kuonji.jp/english/entop.htm
Keywords	Art & Architecture, History

Spot Name

Minobusan Kuonji Temple

Postal Code

〒409-2593

Address

3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun

Telephone Number

0556-62-1011

Official URL

https://www.kuonji.jp/english/entop.htm

Keywords

Art & Architecture, History

Frequently asked questions

What is Minobusan Kuonji Temple?

Nichiren's 750-year-old mountain grave, wrapped in cedar smoke.

Where is Minobusan Kuonji Temple?

Minobusan Kuonji Temple is located at 3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun.

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