Temple Spots in Chiba Area

  • Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Naritashi Narita 1
    Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a lead temple in the Chisan school of Shingon located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. In order to suppress a revolt by Tairano Masakado which broke out in the Heian period, it began with the fact that Kobo Daishi was spiritually enlightened by the high priest Kancho as Acala was enshrined and became the principal image of worship at the temple. Many well-known figures had strong faith including such figures as Minamotono Yoritomo, Mito Mitsukuni and Ichikawa Danjuro, and Narita Fudo prompted many commoners to have faith. On the grounds of the temple, there are very big gardens maintained which cover an area of approximately 3.5 times that of Tokyo Dome, and you can see seasonal plants in the garden.

    安政年間に本堂として建てられ、大本堂が建てられた昭和期に現在の地に移築されました。本堂として建てられたとしたら、少し小ぶりかなと感じます。現在の本堂の西側に在ります。

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Isumishi Misakichoukamone 1270
    "Kiyomizu-dera Temple is located near Otowa no Mori Park in Kamone, Misaki-cho, in the city of Isumi. It has long history, having been built in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. Its principal votive figure is the Thousand-Armed Kannon, and this temple is the 32nd of the 33 places sacred to the bodhisattva Kannon in Bando (the old name for the Kanto Region). Within the precincts are sculptures of the 47 samurai of the Ako domain whose plot to avenge their lord was immortalized in the play ""Chushingura."""

    板東観音巡礼の26番目として、この32番札所を参拝しました。 これまでで指折りに「歴史を感じられる」素晴らしい寺でした。 いすみ市を訪れたのは久しぶりでした。 残念だったのは、行程で度々見かけた、景観を壊すソーラーパネル。 この寺がある周囲の山同様、自然環境を大切にしてもらいたいものです。

  • Daifukuji Temple (Gake Kannon)
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    Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Funakata 835
    "The popular name for Daifukuji Temple is ""Gake Kannon"" (""Cliff Kannon""). Located in Funakata in the city of Tateyama, it was founded by the Nara period (eighth century) monk Gyoki, who was on a walking pilgrimage of the eastern provinces. It is said that he carved an image of Eleven-headed Kannon into the cliff face of Mt. Funakata as a way of praying for safety on the seas and bountiful fishing for the local fishermen. A temple devoted to Kannon is built in front of the image to guard it, and from inside, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Tateyama Bay and Izu Oshima Island."

    Traveling to the southern part of Boso Peninsular in Chiba Prefecture used to be a long trip on single lane roads, but with the completion of the motorway, it has become much more accessible. The...

  • Hondo-ji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Hiraga 63
    "Hondo-ji Temple is a famous temple of the Nichiren sect that has been nicknamed ""the hydrangea temple"" and ""the autumn leaf temple."" In early summer, over 10,000 hydrangea plants and 5,000 irises adorn the temple grounds with their blossoms, and in autumn, about 1,000 maple trees turn a brilliant red and yellow."

    We loved the Sakura and the peaceful atmosphere. Don’t miss the gold top of one building. It is pretty stroller friendly too.

  • Tanjoji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Kamogawashi Kominato 183
    Tanjoji Temple was built in 1276 in the present-day Kominato area of the city of Kamogawa, the birthplace of Nichiren, the founder of Nichiren Buddhism. It was moved to its present location after an earthquake in 1703. In 1758, a fire destroyed all the temple buildings except Niomon Gate. This surviving structure has been designated a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property. On February 16 of each year, a festival called Shuso Goko Tan-e is held to commemorate Nichiren's birthday. A portable shrine with an image of Nichiren as a child is carried around in a procession called O-Neri Gyoretsu.

    This is the Buddhist temple of the Nichiren sect built in the place where Nichiren was born. This is a sacred place located in Kominato, in Southern Chiba, facing the Pacific Ocean. Nichiren was born...

  • Kasamori-Kannon Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchounanmachi Kasamori 302
    Founded by Saint Saicho, the patriarch of Tendai Buddhism in 784, this ancient Kasamori Kannon temple, is so called because of its eleven-faced Kannon. Designated the 31st Kannon in the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Kasamori Kannon Temple has been recognized as a sacred place for centuries. The kannon hall is built atop a large boulder, and is the only four directional kakezukuri structure in Japan, and thus designated a National Important Cultural Property.

    Kasamori Kannon was founded in B.E.1327 and the main hall of the temple was built in B.E.1571. The temple is located on the mountain surrounded by the forest. To reach the temple, you must climb up...

  • Hokekyoji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Nakayama 2-10-1
    This temple is located at Nakayama2-Chome, Ichikawa City. This temple was established by combining the Hokkeji and Honmyoji temples during the Kamakura period. The shrine of the founder within the premises is built in a rare hiyoku-irimoya construction style and is designated a national important cultural property. Also known for its beautiful cherry blossoms, in the spring and autumn the Senbue and Oeshiki ceremonies are held, and an open market antique is hosted at the same time.

    Hokekyouji is one of the main temples of the Buddhist Nichiren sect. Nichiren is the founder of the sect founded in the twelfth century, one of the newer Buddhist sects that emerged in the Kamakura...

  • Sogo Reido Sanctuary
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    Chiba Pref. Naritashi Sougo 1-558
    The full name of this temple is Meishozan Toshoji Temple Sogo Reido, but this temple is better known as just Sogo Reido or Sogo-sama. In the early part of the Edo period (1603-1868), peasants suffering due to poor harvests and high taxes decided to appeal directly to the shogun, but in exchange for a reassessment of taxes, the headman of the Sakura domain, Kiuchi Sogoro, was executed along with his family. He is enshrined as Sakura Sogo, a name derived from his Buddhist name, Sogodokankoji

    甚平そばに行って、麻賀田神社に行き、大杉に会ってきました。 聖徳太子の時代に植えられたそうです 宗吾霊堂は佐倉宗吾郎の菩提樹で、父子の墓もあります。 佐倉宗吾郎は、義民として、知られ、 江戸三代将軍家に直訴し、税金を軽くして、もらいましたが、直訴の罪により、父子共々、処刑されました。 佐倉惣五郎は、歌舞伎に なったり、今でも、農民に愛されて、語り継がれています。 I went...

  • Chofukujuji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchounanmachi Chounan 969-1
    Chofukujuji Temple was founded by the Tendai monk Saicho in 798 in response to a request from Emperor Kanmu. It is famous for having the longest official name of any temple in Japan: Sanzugato Gokurakutomon Rengedaijo Amidabo Taihei yasan Honjitsujoin Chofukujuji. An elephant stone statue on the grounds named Kichizo-kun is supposed to fulfill wishes for health and long life. Increased wealth, and a happy family life to people who rub its feet.

    近くに用事があり、その帰り初めて伺いました。 金運アップに御利益があると、紹介されていて一度行ってみたかったのです。 個人的な意見ですが、お寺に入ってすぐ「みんなに幸せになって欲しい」という気持ちで溢れていると感じました。伺う前に少し嫌なことがありましたが、参拝して気持ちが浄化されました。金運アップのお守りも、キラキラで凄い効きそうと思い、友人にもお土産で購入しました。 少ない時間の滞在でしたが...

  • Nagoji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Nago 1125
    This temple was built in 717 in exchange for Gyoki praying for the recovery of Emperor Gensho from his illness. The first temple of the 34 holy spot pilgrimage in old Awa Province, it is also the final temple of the Bando 33 holy spots. Besides being known as a popular spot to view cherry blossoms in the spring, you can also look out on scenery including Tateyama Bay from the premises.

    Belief in Kannon bosatsu (Bosatsu in Buddhism is a monk practicing and preparing to enter into a status of total awareness like Buddha) which is a particularly benevolent bosatsu that takes thirty...

  • Enpuku-ji Temple (Iinuma Kannon)
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    Chiba Pref. Choushishi Babachou 1-1
    Enpuku-ji Temple of the Shingon sect is the 27th temple in the Bando Sanjusankasho, a pilgrimage circuit of 33 Buddhist temples, drawing many worshippers. This ancient temple with a long history began, according to tradition, when a fisherman casting his net caught the statue of the Eleven Faced Kannon and enshrined it in 728. The temple was then properly founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in the Konin period. In the temple grounds is a bright vermillion five-storied pagoda, a five meter statue of Amitabha (Great Buddha), and Japan’s largest embroidery of the reclining Buddha. Festivals are held on the 18th of each month which attract many visitors.

    銚子電鉄を利用して観音駅を降りてそこから徒歩ですぐ行ける場所にありました。目につくのは立派な五重塔です。その次に銚子大仏でした。参拝して帰りました◯

  • Mantokuji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Tateyamashi Sunomiya 1571
    This temple located in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture is known for the large 16-meter tall, 30-ton Buddha statue on its grounds. This statue is said to be the World's largest one made of bronze, and it is believed that it can bring the achievement of your desires and bless those with poor mobility. There is no main building and the entire grounds are considered sacred.

    I great stop on our journey, very peaceful. Would highly recommend if you are done this way. 30-45min is all you need.

  • Komatsu-ji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Chikurachouonuki 1057
    This Buddhist temple was founded some 1,400 years ago by the ascetic En no Ozunu (Gyoja). The temple later underwent an expansion thanks to donations from famed shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and daimyo lord Satomi Yoshiyasu, and many monks came here to train and study. The temple was completely destroyed twice by fires and the current temple is believed to have been rebuilt in 1855. The temple's grounds are a renowned destination for fall foliage viewing and, during the temple's autumn leaves festival in November, many tourists make their way here.

    The best time to go is in fall, especially in late November to December. The foliage is amazing and brings many visitors each year. If you go during the festival, you can get warm soup or be entered...

  • Shibayama Nioson Kannonkyoji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Sambugunshibayamamachi Shibayama 298
    Shibayama Nioson Kannonkyoji Temple has a long history, and tradition tells us that it was founded in 781. Its main object of worship is the Eleven-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva. The companion image is Shibayama Nioson. Prayers offered here are said to benefit the pilgrim by granting protection from fire and theft and against bad luck. This temple was especially revered by firefighters in the Edo period (1603?1868). Within the temple precincts is the Shibayama Haniwa Museum, which displays haniwa (clay figurines) and other artifacts excavated from local burial mounds including Tonozuka / Himezuka (Prince mound / Princess mound).

    Very beautiful, peaceful location atop a forested hill, with a small but very attractive museum of Haniwa clay figures from the surrounding tumulus tombs. Difficult to reach by bus from the airport...

  • Fudoin Chosho-ji Temple (Namikirifudoson)
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    Chiba Pref. Sanmushi Narutou 2551
    This vivid vermillion ancient temple stands overhanging the side of a small hill in Naruto, Sanmu City. Although, according to the temple historical records, it is said that the temple was established to ward off sea accidents by the High Priest Gyoki, known as the priest who established the large Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in the Nara period when he wandered the country on pilgrimage, the actual date of construction is unknown. It is said that the temple was once surrounded by sea, and legend has it that a fishing boat drifting in the sea in the Edo period was guided by the night light of the temple, saving it from disaster.

    First of all, Trip Advisor has the name wrong. It is浪切不動尊, or Nami-kiri Fudo-son. Its name comes from the legend that when it was first built, it was on a rocky seacoast (and the rocks are still...

  • Honkouji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Onomachi 3-1695-1
    This temple is located at Ono-machi3-Chome Ichikawa City. It was erected by Saint Nichiin in 1361. Today, services are performed for the restful repose of the deceased, deceased pets, dolls, and various other prayer vigils. It also hosts training experiences, and dating services and temple cinema events. A shrine for Ono Temmangu is also on the temple grounds that also enshrines SugawaraMichizane and Kato Kiyomasa.

    JR武蔵野線の市川大野駅近くにあるお寺です。境内は広くないですが、見るべきものが多く、見どころが凝縮されていると感じました。一番ユニークに感じたのが「縁切りダーツ」で、作法が記されているのが面白かったです。

  • Shusse Kannon Rikkokuji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Ichiharashi Todura 401
    This temple located in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture is said to have been founded when Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed to recover from setbacks and for peace throughout the land, and is known as Shusse Kannon. Many people come to visit for various kinds of prayers, such as easy delivery of babies, prosperous business, passing examinations and overcoming illnesses as a good luck Kannon and famous temple for prayers. In addition, the Kannon Bridge and Yoro Valley Hot Spring Resort are in the vicinity, and it is also popular as a hiking course.

    5月下旬に駐車場エリアから、まずは朱色の2つアーチのある観音橋を渡りました。緑豊かな渓谷は清々しかったです。その後さらに10分ほど山を登り立國寺に到着しました。源頼朝にゆかりのあるお寺らしいですがシンプルな造りでした。 観音橋から立國寺までの山道の散策はほど良い運動で心地良かったです。

  • Tokyo-wan Kannon
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    Chiba Pref. Futtsushi Kokubo 1588
    This giant statue of Kannon stands at 56 meters tall atop the peak of Mt. Otsubo. It was built in 1961 to revere the souls of all those who passed away during wars all across the world, and to pray for world peace. Its interior (the inside of Kannon) features wooden buddha sculptures and Seven Lucky Gods on each floor, as well as the protector Kannon sculpture, where you can pay your respects regardless of your religion. Famous as a scenic spot where you can see both Tokyo Bay and the whole Minamiboso area, it has been selected as one of Kanto’s Top 100 Fuji-Viewing Spots, and Chiba’s Top 100 Views.

    レストラン営業していませんでした 売店と自動販売機はありました 東京湾観音自体は 上まで登れます 晴れると富士山が見えます

  • Tozenji Temple
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    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Kogane 359
    A temple in Kogane, Matsudo City. It was founded by the monk Gutei Shonin in 1481. You can enjoy all four seasons on the temple grounds including a 300-year-old weeping cherry tree and every year from April 25th to 27th they hold the Gyoki Festival, a memorial service for monk Honen Shonin, drawing large crowds of parishioners.

    紅葉狩りに、11月末の平日の朝に伺いました。 駐車用は総門を抜けて、山門の前に4台くらいと、その先(幼稚園の脇の細道を抜けたところ)に十数台停められる場所があります。いずれにしても、狭い道なので(園児もいるし)、できれば一般交通機関の方が良いかもしれません。(駅を挟んで反対方向には本土寺もあります。徒歩圏です。)平日の朝9時に到着しましたが、すでに10台以上の車が駐車してありました。 紅葉には、や...

  • Sogen-ji Temple
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    Chiba Mobara-shi Mobara 1201
    This Buddhist temple is a 15-minute drive from the Mobara-Chonan Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway. Established in 1276, the temple is one of the 39 head temples of Nichiren Buddhism and is the source of the name of the city of Mobara. The temple's 25-meter-tall, two story pagoda-style main gate is seen as a symbol of Mobara City. Each year in February the temple holds a Setsubun celebration bean-throwing ritual in which men and women born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the year scatter dried beans from a stage erected in front of the main temple building, and many visitors from across the city and beyond visit the temple during this time.

    笠森寺を後にして茂原市にある「藻原寺」にやって来ました。 このお寺、白壁のコンクリート製多宝塔形式の山門(仁王門)が有名です。実際に見てみると、あれ?!どっかで見たことあるぞ…、あっ、武雄温泉の楼門といっしょだ!。などと思いながら、駐車場はないので参道脇に車を停めてお参りします。境内は結構広く、本堂も立派ではありますが、やっぱり見どころは、武雄温泉風の山門でした。

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The Boso Peninsula forms the main body of Chiba prefecture, and this is where you’ll find its endless warm water beaches and jagged mountains. Further inland, Narita - most famous as the home of Narita Airport - is a secret haven of tradition and history in the form of centuries-old Shinshoji Temple and quaint wooden Edo buildings. Chiba prefecture is also home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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