明星院

Myojoin Temple

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Higashi, Hiroshima

9am - 5pm

Free entry

Allow 20 minutes

No regular closing days

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明星院

Updated 15 December 2019

About Myojoin Temple

A reconstruction of a temple with a history believed to date back to the 17th century, including a large ginkgo tree that survived the atomic blast.

Although the exact history of Myojin Temple is unknown, it’s believed to stretch back to around the 17th century. The temple was completely destroyed by the atomic bombing, and was rebuilt.

Behind the main hall sits a huge ginkgo tree which survived the atomic blast, similar to that at at the Anrakuji Temple. Both temples are on the Futabanosato Historical Walking trail.