Nakayama is in between Narita And Haneda International Airport
＜クッキーについての同意並び欧州居住者向けプライバシーポリシー＞
中山・下総・散歩道
Hachidai Ryuodo (the hall dedicated the eght great dragon gods)
Hachidai Ryuoudo (the hall dedicated the eight great dragon gods) In Nakayama Hokekyo-ji
The Hachidai-ryuo-do dedicates the Hachidai-ryuo whose eye was opened by the founder Nichiren. The hall stands on the small island on the Ryuo-ike pond in Nakayama Hokekyo-ji Temple. It is told the god of rain. Today, it is worshipped as the good of business, so many believers come and pray.
In May, hundreds of irises bloom, in June, some Japanese hydrangeas bloom, in summer, hundreds of lotus flowers bloom in the pond. In fall, ginkgo trees change flash yellow. They are very beautiful and many visitors love to see them.
According to regend, the founder Nichiren prayed for people near Hokekyo-ji who had been suffered with drought. He set alter to dedicate the Hachidai-ryuou (the eight great dragon gods) here, and prayed for falling rain. Finally he helped the people.
According to Edo-Meisho-zue, the Ryuo-ike pond was much larger than here in now. And there has never been a drought anymore since then.
Hachidai-ryuou possesses miraculous power, this rumor has spread not only among farmers but also among fishermen and businessmen, now it is also worshipped as a god of advancement, in addition, students preparing for examinations come to pray.
出典・抜粋・引用および参考
正中山法華経寺誌
日蓮宗大荒行ホームページより
江戸名所図会６ ちくま学芸文庫
いちかわのむかし話 （市川民話の会編）
The Movie of Lotus Flowers Blooming in Ryuoike Pond
The Location and Access to Hachidai Ryuodo
Hachidai Ryuo do In Nakayama Hokekyoji 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 visited- Hachidai Ryuodo in Nakayama Hokekyouji Temple has great accessibilities 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-express 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 5 minute walk from Keisei-Nakayama Sta, and take 8 minutes walk from Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
- 2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-pref, Japan
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 -
