Jin'ya-ji Temple
神野寺
Visit the oldest temple in Kanto, founded by Prince Shotoku, to see historic gates and a sacred tree.
What it is
- Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Prince Shotoku in 598.
- Known as the oldest temple in the Kanto region.
- Revived by monk Konhan during the Eisho era.
What to see
- Main images are Yakushi Nyorai and Gundari Myoo.
- Omote-mon gate, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
- Four-legged gate built in the Muromachi period.
- Main Hall, a Chiba Prefecture tangible cultural property.
- Large Mulberry Tree of Kanozan, a natural monument.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県君津市鹿野山324-1 Open in Google Maps
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