Nakayama is in between Narita And Haneda International Airport
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Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine is a small shrine on a block east from Nakayama Oku no In Temple. It dedicates Homudawake no Mikoto and Ooyamakui no Mikoto. Homudawake no Mikoto is the 15th Emperor Oujin and he is also called Hachiman Daimyojin. Ooyamakui no Mikoto is a famous god of alcohol dedicated in Matsuo Jinja Shrine in Kyoto.
And Wkamiya Hachimangu Shrine is a small Hachimansama related to the Founder Nichiren and the venerable Nichijo, the first abbot of Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple. So Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine was built in his castle in Wakamiya by Nichijo as a guardian deity of it. According to the history of Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple in Shochuzan Hokekyojishi, his first visit Wakamiya, Nichiren stayed at the main hall of the shrine and preached. By Edo period, Nakayama Oku no In Temple managed the shrine.
There are several tall cherry trees in Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine and their blossoms bloom like a tall white wall, they are amazingly beautiful in spring.
Anyway, the land name of Wakamiya is said to be related to the legend of the Prince Yamato Takeru, when he marched to the eastern Japan, he camped here and said 'Oh! Wagamiya yo! (Oh! my house!)', 'wagamiya' might change to 'wakamiya'.
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The Location and Access to Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
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- Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine 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 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 or Higashi 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 14 minute walk from Keisei Nakayama Sta, take 9 minute walk from Higashi Nakayama Sta, and take 18 minutes walk from Shimousa Nakayama Sta.
- 2-25-3 Wakamiya, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-ken
The Landmarks Neighbor Of Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
Tacchue Temples and the Branch Temples in Nakayama Hokekyoji
Some of the tacchu temples are introduced in this page.
Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall
This small gallary has wonderful works of the great painter Kaii Higashiyama lived in Nakayama.
Nakayama Oku-no-in
Nichiren had preached first time at the Oku-no-in. Later, Jonin Toki built a temple named 'Hokke-ji'. There are several ume trees blooming beautiful ume blossoms in spring silently.
Onju-in Temple
Onjuin Temple is famous for the temple to deliver the Nichiren Sect's traditional style of ascetic practices. Tokugawa, Maeda and many people faithfully has believed for ages.
Fujiwara Kannondo Hall
Fujiwara Kannondo Hall has the legend of the great swordsman Mushashi Miyamoto, sometimes it was his hideaway.
Shogyoji Temple
It preserves the seated statue of Nichiren and Yosobei Kajikawa's mementoes. It also has the side story of The Forty-Seven Ronins.
Ubayama Shell Mound
This shell mound designated as the National Historic Site and was formed from middle to late Jomon period.
Ryukyosan Myoshoji Temple
The sacred temple covered with holy cherry trees is famous for the legend of Seven Sutra Mound and Shichifukujin in Ichikawa.
Homensan Anrakuji Temple
The first nunnery of Nichiren Sect built by the Princess Tokiwai, the legend said ther daughter of the Emperor drifted to Ichikawa.
Seikaen Garden
A peaceful place to rest on the way to Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple is Seikaen. It has the branch office of the city hall.
Awa Jinja Shrine
It has the legend of the young samurai Hirotsugu Satomi.
Takaishigami Jinja Shrine
The shrine related to the battles of Konodai in Sengoku Period.
Shinmeisha Shrine and Shinmeiji Temple
They have their long history and the legend of Oguri Hangan.
Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
A small shrine relates to the Founder Nichiren, Nichijo and the Prince Yamato Takeru.
Tamonji Temple and the Futago Fuji Pond
They are related to the Founder Nichiren.
Myoken Jinja Shrine in Terauchi
This shrine is the guardian deity of this town and Kafu Nagai, a famous writer, had visited.
Kazura no I well in Katsushika
A well became famous as Kafu Nagai introduced in his essay.
Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
Visitors could enjoy seeing cherry blossoms and cultural properties.
Cherry trees along Mamagawa River
The Mama-gawa River is the very famous spot to enjoy seeing the blooming Cherry Blossoms.
The Area Around Nikke Colton Plaza
Nikke Colton Plaza and some landmarks around are attractive and exciting to walk on.
The Popular Viewing Sakura Spot / Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
It is very popular viewing sakura spot and thousands of people visit and enjoy seeing sakura.- 広告 Advertisement -
