Sōnei-ji

This Buddhist temple features traditional Japanese architectural elements with a main gate, meditation halls, and gardens filled with hydrangeas and ancient trees.

The temple was established in 1383 through the combined efforts of two influential Buddhist figures, Rokkaku Ujiyori and Tsūgen Jakurei.

The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and serves as a center for religious education, preserving traditional meditation practices and rituals.

Visitors can access Sōnei-ji by taking a bus from Fukuroi station on the JR Tokaido line to the Hattasan stop, followed by a brief walk.

During late May and early June, the temple grounds transform into a natural sanctuary for fireflies, creating illuminated displays in the evening hours.

Location: Kōnodai

Inception: 1383

Founders: Rokkaku Ujiyori, Tsūgen Jakurei

Part of: Kansansatsu

Address: 千葉県市川市国府台3-10-1

GPS coordinates: 35.74814,139.89997

Latest update: March 30, 2025 02:49