Myōryū-ji Temple
妙立寺
- Address
- 石川県金沢市野町1-2-12
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History
In 1643, Maeda Toshitsune ordered the relocation of the castle prayer chapel and founded the temple at its present vicinity.
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Timeline
Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.
- 1643
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Temple Hall Complex
Maeda family prayer temple with a complex interior of concealed stairs and passages.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Admission
Current admission is ¥1,200 for junior-high-school age and older and ¥800 for elementary-school pupils, payable in cash.
The Japanese notice announces fees from 1 December 2026 of ¥1,300 adults and ¥1,000 elementary-school pupils. School groups pay ¥1,000; other groups and disability-handbook holders ¥1,100.
Access & etiquette
Preschool children cannot enter. Elementary-school children require age identification and have a separate capacity limit.
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Reservations
Telephone booking by the visiting person is required, available from the same date one month ahead. Same-day bookings depend on capacity. Entry begins ten minutes before the tour; late arrivals lose their booking.