Myōhon-ji

Yoriie married Wakasa no Tsubone, the daughter of Hiki Yoshikazu a general and warrior upon whom he relied heavily.

Tokimasa invited over Hiki Yoshikazu for peace talks and then had him assassinated and his house burned to the ground in 1203.

Upon his return Hiki Yoshimoto built Myohon-ji on his residential land in Kamakura to console the souls of his ancestors.

A wooden statue of Nichiren was constructed in the 14th century by Priest Nippo (1259–1341) and is the main object of worship contained inside the hall.

[3] A large bronze statue, built in 2002, of Nichiren can be found on the temple grounds just before the Soshidō (Founder’s Hall).