Mt. Myoken is a renowned tourist destination for the Nose area. Located atop its peak at an elevation of 660 meters is a Nichiren Buddhist temple. The temple was first constructed by the priest Gyoki, and the bodhisattva Myoken was enshrined afterwards by the ancestors of the prominent Minamoto clan. Mt. Myoken, or "Nose no Myoken-san," became widely beloved in the Edo period for its clearly-miraculous atmosphere, and drew worshippers from across the nation to the point that it became a topic of popular rakugo comedies. The bodhisattva Myoken is the deification of the north star, and has ties to good fortune. Myoken is also deeply revered as the deity of the arts for its meaning as "beautiful form" in Chinese characters, and the purification hall receives visits from prominent kabuki actors. Washing one's hands with the purifying waters is also said to enhance beauty. The temple hosts numerous events, and is beautiful throughout the seasons with its cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, autumn foliage, and snowy vistas.