Nakayama is in between Narita And Haneda International Airport
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Nakayama Hokekyoji | the Wonderful Viewing Sakura Spot
Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple is one of the most popular viewing Sakura spots in Ichikawa City. There are many cherry trees planted in the temple and it is very crowded with people who enjoy seeing fully blooming cherry blossoms.
Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple has four nationally important cultural properties such as Soshido, Gojunoto, Hokkedo and Yonsokumon, Niomon, Satsudo and Nakayama Daibutsu were built in Edo period. And Shogyoden was designed by Chuta Ito, a famous architect in Japan. The people could see the cultural properties in it and its branch temples and cherry blossoms simultaneously, it must be amazing experiences for them.
Moreover, cherry blossoms usually begin blooming a few days later than they do in Tokyo, then, people living in Ichikawa could enjoy viewing sakura twice in every year.
Why don't you visit Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple in spring to see cherry blossoms? Nakayama is on your way to Tokyo from the Narita International Airport.
Cherry Blossoms at the Niomon Gate in Nakayama Hokekyoji
In spring, thousands of visitors pass through the Niomon Gate and enjoy seeing the cherry blossom. They could find amazing views behind the gate.
Cherry Blossoms and the Five-Story Pagoda in Nakayama Hokekyoji
At the end of the approach road of Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple, visitors find a five-story pagoda. This is Hokekyoji Gojunoto designated as the important cultural property by the National Government. And it is a popular landmark that visitors take pictures.
Hokekyoji Soshido and Cherry Blossoms
There are many cherry trees in front of Hokekyoji Soshido and visitors could enjoy their wonderful experiences while they walk on the approach road to it since they are covered with millions of cherry blossoms in Spring.
The Landmarks and the Cherry Blossoms in Nayakama Hokekyoji
There are many cherry trees planted in Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple, and they are decorated some architectures such as Nakayama Daibutsu, the statue of Nichijo, Hodenmon, the stone pagoda, Shogyoden and Hokkedo.
Cherry Blossoms in the Branch Temples in Nakayama Hokekyoji
Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple is the grand head temple, so it has many branch temples near it. Chisenin, Onjuin and Honkoji Temple are standing along the approach road, Hongyoin Temple is near Ryuoike, Okunoin is in the north and Seisuiji Temple is in the east of the temple. Every temple have a few cherry trees and they create dramatic views.
The Location and Access to Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
Nakayama Hokekyouji Temple
The map near Hokekyoji and Kaii Higashiyama Memorial Hall
PDF of the map near Hokekyoji and Kaii Higashiyama
The map to the landmarks where Kafu Nagai introduced in his book
PDF of the map of the noted spots where Kafu Nagai visited2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-pref, Japan
- Nakayama Hokekyouji Temple has a great accessibility from both Narita and Haneda International Airport.
- From Narita International Airport, take Keisei-line and get off Keisei-Nakayama Sta, take minimally 40 minutes from Narita Airport. And also take JR Sobu-exoress line, transfer the line at Funabashi to Sobu-Local line, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
- From Haneda International Airport, take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and get off Keisei-Nakayama Sta.
- From Tokyo Sta, take Sobu-Express line bound to Chiba or Narita, transfer the line to Sobu-Local line bound to Chiba, Tsudanuma, or Nishi-Funabashi at Ichikawa Sta, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
- From Akihabara Sta, take Sobu line bound to Chiba, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
- Take 1 minute walk from Keisei-Nakayama Sta, and take 5 minutes walk from Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
Slide Show Movies of Sakura Blossoms in Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
The Photo Movie of Cherry Blossoms in Nakayama Hokekyoji in 2020
The Photo Movie of Cherry Blossoms in Nakayama Hokekyoji in 2019
Let's enjoy viewing Sakura Blossoms in Nakayama Hokekyoji!
The Landmarks in Nakayama Hokekyouji Temple
Honin（Taikyakuden）・Kishibojindo（Sonshindo）
Takikyakuden is the main hall of Hokekyoji and it has the business office and Kishibojindo Hall dedicated to the goddess of children on the end of the long corrido of the main hall.
The Four Seasons In Hokekyoji
In spring, there is millions of cherry blossoms in Hokekyoji and in summer, lotus blooms on ryuo-ike pond. In fall, there are beautiful colored leaves. Every season, visitors could enjoy seeing the sights.
Soshido（Daido), the nationally important cultural property
It is characterized the twin hip-and-gable roof structure (hiyoku-irimoya-style), and hengaku written by Koetsu Honami hangs in front.
Goju-no-to (the five-story pagoda) , the nationally important cultural property
It was built in early Edo period (1622) by request of Koshitsu Honami supported by Maeda Family in Kaga.
Hokke-do（the nationally important cultural property)
It was built in Kamakura period.
Yon-soku-mon (the nationally important cultural property)
It was moved from Aizen-dou in Kamakura 700 years ago.
Shougyoden (the treasure hall)
It was designed by the famous architect Chuta Ito, it stores many scripts written by the Founder Nichiren.
Shogan-jyoujyu-kigan-do (kiyomasa-kou-dai-zingi-do)
It enshrines Kiyomasa Kato, one of the most famous daimyo in Sengoku period.
Aragyodo Hall (the hall where Buddhiist priests practice for 100 days in winter severly)
From Nov 1 to Feb 10, hundreds of Buddhist priests practice severly every year.
The Nio-mon Gate (The Deva Gate)
The henguku hunged in front of the gate was written by Koetsu Honami, famous artist in Momoyama Period.
Setsu-do
It was built for worshipping Jurasetsunyo, Kishibozin, Daikokusama.
Black Gate（a tangible cultural asset by Ichikawa City）
It is also called Sou-mon (the main gate).
Hachidai-ryuo-do
The founder Nichiren built the small shrine to dedicate the dragon god to pray for rain.
Ugazin-do
It enshrins Ugazin who is the guardian deity of Hokekyou-ji Temple.
Myouken-do
It dedicates Hokushin Myouken Star that the Chiba Family deeply believed in , Hokekyoji traditionally succeeds. In November, Tori-no-ich is held in the site to dedicate the star.
Oku-no-in (the first place where Nichren had preached at)
The founder Nichiren preached first time at the Toki's castle called Wkakamiya Yakata. And Toki built a temple 'Hokkeji', it is the origin of Oku no In.
The Great Buddha（The Seated Statue of Shaka Nyorai）
It was built in 1719 by famous caster Ota Suruga-no-kami in Kanda. It is the bigest great Buddha in Chiba prefecture.
The statue of Nichijo and Naki-Icho
Nichijo was the first abbot of Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple and Naki Icho is a gingko tree having a sad legend.
Kagami-ike-ato (the remain of the pond like a mirror), Emado hall, Hoden-mon gate, Ryuenkyo bridge
There are some other landmarks in Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple.
The artists, poets and writers related to Hokekyoji Temple
Koetsu Honami specially remained his calligraphy in Hokekyo-ji Temple, and Shiki Masaoka, Kafu Nagai discribed it well.
The Tacchu Temples and the Branch Temples in and around Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
Some tacchue temples are introduced in this page.
A Walk on the the area around Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
There are some noted spots, Kaii Higashiyama Memorial Hall and so on, near Hokekyoji.
The Popular Viewing Sakura Spot / Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
Cherry blossoms in Hokekyoji are amazingly wonderful.- 広告 Advertisement -
