Temples in Chiba

Chiba Prefecture is home to 289 temples, including Tōkai-ji Temple and Amida-ji Temple. Many offer a tranquil escape from city life.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Fukuju-in Temple

Fukuju-in Temple

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An independent temple in Kashiwa housing a Muromachi-period Kannon statue and a designated histo...

Daitoku-ji Temple

Daitoku-ji Temple

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Daitoku-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1615, worth visiting for its serene grounds.

Hōsen-ji Temple

Hōsen-ji Temple

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Hōsen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple founded in 1570, part of a local pilgrima...

Seigan-ji Temple

Seigan-ji Temple

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Seigan-ji Temple, a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, offers a peaceful visit near Tokyo.

Kōrin-ji Temple

Kōrin-ji Temple

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Kōrin-ji is a historic Jōdo-shū temple, rebuilt after a tidal wave, easily accessible by train.

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

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Zenshoji is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple founded in 1625, with a notable author's grave.

Tōgaku-ji Temple

Tōgaku-ji Temple

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Togakuji is a historic Zen temple in Chiba, home to important Buddhist statues and artifacts.

Jihon-ji Temple

Jihon-ji Temple

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Jihon-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1480, worth visiting for its historical significance.

Chōtoku-ji Temple

Chōtoku-ji Temple

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Chōtoku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple housing important cultural properties.

Hōjō-in Temple

Hōjō-in Temple

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Hōjō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1196, worth visiting for its cul...

Tōgaku-ji Temple

Tōgaku-ji Temple

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Tōgaku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a unique principal image.

Nanzō-in

Nanzō-in

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Nanzō-in is a historic temple with unique statues and a cliffside setting, offering a peaceful v...

Nyoi-ji Temple

Nyoi-ji Temple

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Nyoi-ji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a hidden Dainichi Nyorai statue.

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannonji is a historic Shingon temple, home to a significant Fudo Myoo statue.

Kichijō-in Temple

Kichijō-in Temple

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Kichijoin is a historic Shingon temple, a quiet stop near Tokyo.

Senzō-ji Temple

Senzō-ji Temple

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Senzōji is a Shingon Buddhist temple with a modern main hall, a short walk from a bus stop.

Ryūkō-in Temple

Ryūkō-in Temple

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Ryukoin is a historic Shingon temple with a notable Jizo hall and ancient stone tablet.

Hoju-in Temple

Hoju-in Temple

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Hoju-in Temple is a historic Shingon-shu temple with a surviving gate and main deity.

Jishō-in Temple

Jishō-in Temple

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Jishō-in is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1588, offering a peaceful visit near M...

Yōfuku-in Temple

Yōfuku-in Temple

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Yōfuku-in Temple: a 16th-century Shingon temple, rebuilt in 2008, worth visiting for its history...

Fukuzen-ji Temple

Fukuzen-ji Temple

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Fukuzen-ji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Myōryū-ji Temple

Myōryū-ji Temple

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Myōryū-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1471, offering a glimpse into traditio...

Myōren-ji Temple

Myōren-ji Temple

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Myōren-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple with a unique cherry tree and historical ties to...

Senzō-ji Temple

Senzō-ji Temple

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Senzō-ji Temple: a historic temple in Chiba with a hidden Buddha statue.

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Gokuraku-ji Temple

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Gokuraku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1257.

Kezō-in Temple

Kezō-in Temple

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Kezoin is a historic Shingon temple with a designated cultural property, easily accessible from...

Zenpuku-ji Temple

Zenpuku-ji Temple

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Zenpukuji is a historic Shingon-shu temple, home to a designated cultural property.

Chōshō-ji Temple

Chōshō-ji Temple

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Choshoji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a unique connection to a Scottish museum.

Kyōnin-ji Temple

Kyōnin-ji Temple

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Kyōnin-ji Temple is a Nichiren-shu head temple, founded by Nichiryu to honor his father.

Tokuzō-ji Temple

Tokuzō-ji Temple

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Tokuzō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a notable Fudō Myōō statue.

Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple

Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple

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Explore a historic Buddhist temple and park, successor to an ancient provincial temple.

Tenpuku-ji Temple

Tenpuku-ji Temple

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A Shingon Buddhist temple housing a historic Eleven-faced Kannon statue carved by the monk Gyoki...

Catholic Matsudo Church

Catholic Matsudo Church

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Catholic Matsudo Church, dedicated to St. Michael, offers a peaceful visit near Matsudo Station.

Enmei-ji Temple

Enmei-ji Temple

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Historic Shingon temple with notable 17th-century architecture and cultural properties.

Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chōraku-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a notable Amida Nyorai statue.

Hōden-ji Temple

Hōden-ji Temple

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Hōden-ji Temple is a Jōdo-shū temple with unique art and statuary.

Shinzenkō-ji Temple

Shinzenkō-ji Temple

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Shinzenkō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a rare bronze Amitābha Triad.

Tokuzō-in Temple

Tokuzō-in Temple

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Tokuzō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique shrines and seasonal events.

Honpuku-ji Temple

Honpuku-ji Temple

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Honpuku-ji Temple, founded in 1303, offers historical artifacts and a glimpse into Jishu Buddhis...

Manman-ji Temple

Manman-ji Temple

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Manman-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai temple with unique rituals and important cultural statues.

Awa Kokubun-ji Temple

Awa Kokubun-ji Temple

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Explore this historic temple, a rare chance to see ancient foundations of a provincial temple.

Muryō-ji Temple

Muryō-ji Temple

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Muryō-ji Temple is a modern Buddhist temple offering unique online memorial services.

Ekō-ji Temple

Ekō-ji Temple

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A modern Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple in a city building, easily accessible by train.

Mano-dera Temple

Mano-dera Temple

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Ancient temple with rare statues, a significant stop on the Kanto pilgrimage.

Hongyō-ji Temple

Hongyō-ji Temple

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Hongyō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with a unique Shakado and a relic of Nic...

Jōkoku-ji Temple

Jōkoku-ji Temple

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Jōkoku-ji Temple is a Nichiren temple with a historic gate and the grave of Kiyomiya Hidekata.

Jissō-ji Temple

Jissō-ji Temple

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Jissō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with a notable gate and important educational ruin...

Chiba-dera Temple

Chiba-dera Temple

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Chiba-dera Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site with historical artifacts and a notable ginkgo t...

Enmyō-in Temple

Enmyō-in Temple

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Enmyō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a large ancient tree and actor's grav...

Enpuku-ji Temple

Enpuku-ji Temple

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Enpuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon-shu temple, home to a five-story pagoda and cultural trea...

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Tendai temple with a rich history and important Buddhist statues.

Narita-san

Narita-san

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a popular eastern Japan temple known for its daily fire ritual.

Kōmyō-ji Temple

Kōmyō-ji Temple

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Kōmyō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with a unique grave, offering a glimpse into Japan...

Kinjō-ji Temple

Kinjō-ji Temple

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Kinjo-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1574, offering a glimpse into local religious...

Ichigatsu-ji Temple

Ichigatsu-ji Temple

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Ichigatsu-ji Temple is a Nichiren Shoshu temple with a unique history, easily accessible for a q...

Jindai-ji Temple

Jindai-ji Temple

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Jindai-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple in Sakura City, housing important graves and statue...

Kamei-in Temple

Kamei-in Temple

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Kamei-in Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with a legendary well.

Kanpuku-ji Temple

Kanpuku-ji Temple

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Kanpuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple, significant for its founding and imperial connec...

Kasamori-ji Temple

Kasamori-ji Temple

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Ancient temple on stilts, home to a Kannon and a unique forest.

Kōzō-ji Temple

Kōzō-ji Temple

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Ancient Buddhist temple, part of a pilgrimage, with historic buildings and a unique cherry tree.

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