Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)
E718243
Myoryuji, commonly known as the Ninja Temple, is a cleverly designed Buddhist temple in Kanazawa famous for its hidden rooms, secret passages, and defensive tricks that resemble ninja architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8190616 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) Context triple: [Kanazawa, hasLandmark, Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)]
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A.
Kurozumikyo
Kurozumikyo is a Shinto-derived religious movement in Japan centered on the teachings and revelations of its founder, Kurozumi Munetada.
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B.
Tenju-an
Tenju-an is a historic sub-temple within Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji complex, known for its traditional Zen gardens and serene atmosphere.
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C.
Joruri-ji Temple
Joruri-ji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Japan, renowned for its Heian-period architecture, Pure Land garden, and statues of the Amida Buddha.
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D.
Hōzōmon
Hōzōmon is the grand inner gate of Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
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E.
Jago Temple
Jago Temple is a 13th-century Hindu-Buddhist temple in East Java, Indonesia, notable for its intricate reliefs and association with the Singhasari Kingdom.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) Target entity description: Myoryuji, commonly known as the Ninja Temple, is a cleverly designed Buddhist temple in Kanazawa famous for its hidden rooms, secret passages, and defensive tricks that resemble ninja architecture.
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A.
Kurozumikyo
Kurozumikyo is a Shinto-derived religious movement in Japan centered on the teachings and revelations of its founder, Kurozumi Munetada.
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B.
Tenju-an
Tenju-an is a historic sub-temple within Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji complex, known for its traditional Zen gardens and serene atmosphere.
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C.
Joruri-ji Temple
Joruri-ji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Japan, renowned for its Heian-period architecture, Pure Land garden, and statues of the Amida Buddha.
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D.
Hōzōmon
Hōzōmon is the grand inner gate of Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
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E.
Jago Temple
Jago Temple is a 13th-century Hindu-Buddhist temple in East Java, Indonesia, notable for its intricate reliefs and association with the Singhasari Kingdom.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | Buddhist temple ⓘ |
| accessPolicy | advance reservation often required ⓘ |
| affiliation | Nichiren Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | traditional Japanese temple architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kaga Domain
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Maeda clan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cityDistrict | Teramachi district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commonName | Ninja Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| era | Edo period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingBody | Buddhist temple administration ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
defensive design
ⓘ
disguised doors ⓘ false floors ⓘ hidden rooms ⓘ hidden staircases ⓘ observation points ⓘ secret tunnels ⓘ trapdoors ⓘ |
| hasStoreys |
appears as two-storey building from outside
ⓘ
contains multiple internal levels ⓘ |
| knownFor |
deceptive architecture
ⓘ
defensive tricks ⓘ hidden rooms ⓘ labyrinthine interior ⓘ secret passages ⓘ |
| languageOfTours |
English (via materials or limited guidance)
ⓘ
Japanese ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Ishikawa Prefecture
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Japan ⓘ Kanazawa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | central Kanazawa ⓘ |
| nicknameOrigin | resembles ninja house architecture ⓘ |
| purpose | defensive outpost for the Maeda clan ⓘ |
| region | Hokuriku region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| safetyFunction | designed to delay or confuse intruders ⓘ |
| tourism | guided tours required ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) Description of subject: Myoryuji, commonly known as the Ninja Temple, is a cleverly designed Buddhist temple in Kanazawa famous for its hidden rooms, secret passages, and defensive tricks that resemble ninja architecture.
Referenced by (1)
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