Yanagishima Myokendo Temple
A hall located on the grounds of Hossho-ji Temple. Hossho-ji Temple was founded in 1492. The Myoken-do Hall enshrines the Myokendaibosatsu, which is a deification of the North Star. The star was worshipped by the people of Edo, including Katsushika Hokusai, as a Buddhist saint which protected the country, prevented disaster and brought about long life. The Kaiseki cuisine restaurant "Hashimoto" and other restaurants were located on the northern side of Hossho-ji Temple, and was bustling with many people visiting by ship as well.
Nishiki-e and Paintings
名所江戸百景 柳しま
〔江戸高名会亭尽〕 柳嶋之図
江戸名勝図会 柳島妙見
柳しま妙けん
東都名所 柳島妙見堂
清親畫帖 [1]
東京名所 [1]
