Sacred Sites of Japan
This collection features significant Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines across Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo’s Katsushika ward. Highlights include the Nichiren-shū temple Shibamata Taishakuten and the 'Hydrangea Temple' Nichion-ji, which hosts 20,000 blooming plants. The list encompasses historical sites like Tomisaki Shrine, enshrining the pioneer Ametomi-no-mikoto, and various regional Hachiman shrines. These locations showcase diverse religious architecture, from traditional Niomon gates to the inner sanctuaries (Oku-no-in) of Shinto worship, providing insight into the region's spiritual heritage.
A Shibamata Taishakuten Temple
Daikyō-ji, popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten, is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan.
B Tomisaki Shrine
Located in Katsuura, this shrine enshrines Ametomi-no-mikoto, the deity credited with pioneering the Boso Peninsula. It is open 24 hours a day.
C 鶴峯八幡神社
A historic Shinto shrine in Futtsu dedicated to the deity Hachiman. It formerly held the rank of Gosha (district shrine) in the old provincial ranking system.
Hachiman-jinja Shrine
Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman.
竜神社
Local Shinto shrine.
加茂神社
Located in Kamogawa along the Nagasa Highway, this shrine is also known as Suki Kamo Shrine based on the surrounding district name.
愛宕神社
Shinto shrine.
Kippo Hachiman Shrine
A Shinto shrine in Kamogawa enshrining Hondawake-no-mikoto as the primary deity, alongside Susanoo-no-mikoto and Amenooshibi-no-mikoto.
三嶋神社
Shinto shrine.
日運寺
A Buddhist temple in Minamiboso famous for approximately 20,000 hydrangeas planted across the grounds, earning it the nickname 'Boso's Hydrangea Temple.'
七面堂
Buddhist hall dedicated to the deity Shichimen Tennyo.
賀茂神社
A Shinto shrine in Minamiboso dedicated to Wakeikazuchi-no-mikoto and other deities.
奥の院
An inner sanctuary in Minamiboso, traditionally the most sacred or private part of a shrine complex.
仁王門
A Buddhist temple gate in Minamiboso housing Nio guardian statues.
釈迦殿
A Buddhist hall in Minamiboso dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha.
Kakuoji temple
A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple located in Katsuura.
Honkenji Temple
A temple of the Nichiren Shoshu sect located in Kimitsu, also known by the mountain name Hokosan.
広済寺
A Shingon Chisan-ha Buddhist temple in Yokoshibahikari, known by the mountain name Jishizan.
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