Chokokuji Temple

4.5

This ancient Shingon sect Buzan-ha temple just a 30-minute drive from Ryotsu port and was founded by Gyoki or Kobo Daishi (Kukai). The Gochido Hall, a Cultural Property of Niigata Prefecture, is also known as the two-story pagoda. There are only a few of these buildings in Japan where the inner sanctum use a 'Daito' pagoda structure with a circular plane. There are also many other cultural assets such as the Eleven-Headed Kannon Statues, which are also National Important Cultural Properties. This temple is also known as the temple of flowers because of its Azalea, Hydrangeas, and other flowers. Every year they hold their Chokokuji Temple Peony Festival where you can enjoy peonies in full bloom on the grounds and along the paths.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Hase 13 Map
Area: Sado Area
Phone: 0259662052
Hours: [Hours]8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
※ Voluntary can cooperate with Yamauchi maintenance fee
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
*Bus parking lotAvailable
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Available in some outdoor parking lots)
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Rabbit Temple!!!

Reviewed : 2020.03.16

Besides the temple being a beautiful spot, the bunnies were adorable! There was a huge statue of a rabbit kannon (the goddess of mercy) and tons of little rabbits nibbling the grass at her feet.
趣あるお寺に大きなウサギ

Reviewed : 2022.05.03

門から一直線に伸びる石段を上ると趣ある建造物がありました。私はその建造物や周囲の雰囲気で満足したのですが、本堂にも立ち寄り、さらに犬や鶏のいる場所を通り抜け、ウサギの像を見に行きました。思ったよりも大きく、ウサギのお腹から仏さまが顔を出しているユニークな像でした。一見の価値有りのお寺です。
うさぎは居ません。

Reviewed : 2021.06.03

うさぎとの触れ合い目的で予定しましたが、訪問の1週間位前にうさぎは1匹も居なくなりました。代わりにニワトリがいます。境内はちょっと分かり辛いかも知れません。Googleの地図を頼りに行くのがベストです。