A historic temple known as the family temple of Shimazu Yoshihiro. The annual "Myoenji Mairi" festival in October features a spectacular warrior procession.
By Train:
Take the JR Kagoshima Main Line from Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Ijuin Station (approximately 17 minutes). The temple is a 6-minute walk from Ijuin Station.
By Car:
From Kagoshima: Take the NanKyushu Expressway to the Ijuin IC exit. The temple is approximately an 8-minute drive from the exit. Show route
Op.Hours
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open all year round
Fee
Free
INFO
The parking lot is located across from the temple.
If you are arriving by car, please use the recommended route below as the surrounding roads are narrow.
Hochi-zan Myoen-ji Temple is a temple with over 600 years of history, renowned as the family temple of Shimazu Yoshihiro, a warlord from Satsuma. Shimazu Yoshihiro is famous for his "Shimazu's Retreat," a daring escape from the battlefield after the defeat of the Western Army at the Battle of Sekigahara. Myoen-ji Temple was where Yoshihiro spent his later years, and the temple grounds preserve various historical sites that evoke his life.
The temple grounds feature Shimazu Yoshihiro's grave and various monuments commemorating his deeds, making it a captivating place for history buffs. The annual "Myoenji Mairi" festival in October is a highlight, featuring a magnificent warrior procession that commemorates Yoshihiro's life. The procession recreates "Shimazu's Retreat," his daring escape through the enemy lines after the Western Army's defeat, offering a breathtaking spectacle. The energetic procession, organized by local residents, is truly awe-inspiring.
Myoen-ji Temple continues to be cherished by the local community as a temple that embodies the spirit of Shimazu Yoshihiro. If you want to immerse yourself in history and culture, or witness a grand warrior procession, be sure to visit Hochi-zan Myoen-ji Temple.
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