Myosei-ji Temple
A temple in Yamada-machi, Matsuyama. Its grounds are open for free worship, and it is known as a temple rooted in the local community.
Myoseiji is a temple of the Nichiren sect located in Yamadacho Otsu, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.
Overview
The honorary mountain prefix (sango) is Jueizan, and its former head temple is Ryuhon-ji in Kyoto.
Grave of Yanagihara Kyokudo
Within the precincts is the grave of the haiku poet Yanagihara Kyokudo. Yanagihara Kyokudo was from Matsuyama and is known as a person who had a close relationship with Masaoka Shiki and was involved in the publication of a haiku magazine.
Worship
The temple is centered around visiting the precincts. Since the schedule of events and availability of viewing vary depending on the season, please check in advance.
Source: Myoseiji (Matsuyama City) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Last verified: July 2026
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