Myohonji, located in the southeast hills of Kamakura, is a Nichiren sect Buddhist temple. Founded by Nichiren in 1260, it is one of the oldest Nichiren temples in Japan. Further connected to other temples and shrines in Kamakura by a mountain trail, Myohonji is one of the key temples in the area.

For the casual: 7. For the educated:6.

Myohonji is a great little temple nestled into the hillside. The monks of the temple take care of the variety of plants on the temple grounds making it one of the most beautiful natural temples I've seen. With a massive main hall and a statue to Nichiren to the left of it, the temple itself is also fairly impressive.