Chiba-dera, Buddhist temple in Chibadera, Japan
The main hall of Chiba-dera Temple stands near a massive ginkgo tree that rises 30 meters high with an 8-meter trunk circumference.
Founded in 709 by Buddhist monk Gyoki, Chiba-dera Temple became a significant prayer site for the Chiba clan during the medieval period.
The temple serves as the 29th station of the Bando Sanjusan Kannon pilgrimage and belongs to the 88 pilgrimage sites of Kanto region.
Visitors can reach the temple within 10 minutes by foot from Chibadera Station on the Keisei Chibara Line, with free parking available for two buses.
The temple maintains a New Year's tradition called Chiba-warai where people gather in costumes to express criticisms through satire.
Location: Chibadera-chō
Inception: 709
Founders: Gyōki
Part of: Bandō Sanjūsankasho, 88 pilgrimage sites of Kantō
Address: 千葉県千葉市中央区千葉寺町161
Website: http://bandou.gr.jp/temple/temple21-30.php
GPS coordinates: 35.59464,140.13169
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:56
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