Tempels en heiligdommen in Chiba

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.

Sacred Sites of Japan — Kaart

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Shibamata Taishakuten Temple

Daikyō-ji, popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten, is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan.

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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.

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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.

D

Hachiman-jinja Shrine

Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman.

E

竜神社

Local Shinto shrine.

F

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.

G

愛宕神社

Shinto shrine.

H

Kippo Hachiman Shrine

A Shinto shrine in Kamogawa enshrining Hondawake-no-mikoto as the primary deity, alongside Susanoo-no-mikoto and Amenooshibi-no-mikoto.

I

三嶋神社

Shinto shrine.

J

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.'

K

七面堂

Buddhist hall dedicated to the deity Shichimen Tennyo.

L

賀茂神社

A Shinto shrine in Minamiboso dedicated to Wakeikazuchi-no-mikoto and other deities.

M

奥の院

An inner sanctuary in Minamiboso, traditionally the most sacred or private part of a shrine complex.

N

仁王門

A Buddhist temple gate in Minamiboso housing Nio guardian statues.

O

釈迦殿

A Buddhist hall in Minamiboso dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha.

P

Kakuoji temple

A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple located in Katsuura.

Q

Honkenji Temple

A temple of the Nichiren Shoshu sect located in Kimitsu, also known by the mountain name Hokosan.

R

広済寺

A Shingon Chisan-ha Buddhist temple in Yokoshibahikari, known by the mountain name Jishizan.