Myozen-ji Temple

Information

Myozen-ji is known for its thatched roof gate "Shoro-mon". According to historic records, zelkova trees were felled for the construction of the temple in 1806 and work continued for approximately 20 years. A total of 9191 people assisted master carpenter Usuke Mizuma from Takayama in the construction work. Impressive transom carvings are located inside the building is a beautiful yew tree that is designated as a one of Gifu Prefecture's natural monuments.

Opening Hours

• 8:30 - 17:00 (April - November)
• 9:00 - 16:00 (December - March)

Closed

• Irregular

Price / Entrance Fee

• Museum: 300 yen (General, Adult)
• Museum: 100 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

• 50 minutes from JR Takayama Station by the bus bound for Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa. Get off at Shirakawa-go Bus stop.

Address / Location

• 679, Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura Ono-gun, Gifu, 501-5627

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