Honjō-ji Temple
本城寺
Honjō-ji Temple is a historic temple founded in 1489, known for its ancient gong and castle remnants.
What it is
- A Kenpon Hokke sect temple.
- Founded in 1489 by Sakai Sadataka.
- Built on the site of Nakano Castle.
What to see
- Earthen embankments and moats from the old castle.
- A cast bronze gong inscribed with the year 1361.
- The oldest gong in Chiba Prefecture.
- A Chiba Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
Getting there
- Chiba Flower Bus to Hachiman-mae.
- 5 minutes walk from Hachiman-mae bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県千葉市若葉区中野町6991 Open in Google Maps
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