Hondoji Temple

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Hondoji Temple

A Famous Temple Also Known as the “Temple of Hydrangeas” and “Temple of Flowers”.

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Hondoji Temple is one of the key temples of Nichiren Buddhism, one of the branches of Buddhism in Japan. It was founded in the third year of Kenji (1277), when a Lotus Hall (Hokkedo) was built within the estate of the Hiraga family, and opened by Nichiren himself. It is the birthplace of Nichiren's disciple, Nizo. Beside the sculptor's hall, there remains a well, known as the "Miraculous Water of Nizo Bodhisattva's Birth", which is said to improve luck, safe childbirth, breastfeeding, academic success, and wish fulfillment. As a result of these reputed benefits, the temple garners substantial religious devotion.

The grounds are covered in a variety of trees and flowers, and you can enjoy its beautiful nature year-round. In particular, the temple is also known as the "Hydrangea Temple," as more than 10,000 hydrangea plants of approximately 10 varieties bloom beautifully in its grounds in June.

Highlights

  • In June, over 10,000 hydrangea plants and over 5,000 flowers bloom.
  • During fall, around 1,500 trees change their color, covering the temple in red and yellow leaves.
  • The five-story pagoda and other buildings let you feel the history of the place.

Photos

  • Main hall

    Main hall

  • Hydrangeas and irises

    Hydrangeas and irises

  • Five-storied pagoda and autumn leaves

    Five-storied pagoda and autumn leaves

  • Five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms

    Five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms

Reviews

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  • Vincent Wong

    很多種類繡球花,看得讓人目不暇給。

  • 劉思婷

    看繡球花的知名度已經比寺廟還來得更有名氣。

  • 曹祥利

    離地鐵站近,景色優美,值得一遊

Details

Name in Japanese
長谷山 本土寺
Postal Code
270-0002
Address
63 Hiraga, Matsudo, Chiba
Telephone
047-346-2121
Closed
No holidays
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Junior high school students and older 500 yen, elementary school students and younger free
Access
About a 15-minute walk from the JR Joban Line’s Kita-Kogane Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)