Nago-dera, Buddhist temple in Tateyama, Japan
Nago-dera is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Mount Nago at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. The complex contains traditional halls surrounded by forest and serves as the 33rd and final stop on the Bando Sanjusankasho pilgrimage circuit of temples in the Kanto region.
The temple was founded in 717 by Gyoki, a wandering ascetic who selected this location to pray for Empress Gensho's recovery. The main Hondo hall was built in 1732 and the Tahoto pagoda followed in 1761, with both structures now designated as Important Cultural Properties of Chiba Prefecture.
A bronze statue of Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu from the Kamakura period stands within the temple halls and serves as a nationally recognized Important Cultural Property. This sacred sculpture reflects how visitors have come to this place across generations to seek spiritual connection.
This temple serves as the final destination on the Bando Sanjusankasho pilgrimage route, a circuit of 33 temples across the Kanto region where many visitors complete their journey. The forest setting and hillside location require comfortable shoes and time to explore the various areas at a leisurely pace.
The temple was founded at a location specifically chosen by Gyoki for spiritual healing purposes. This direct connection to the founder's original intention makes the place distinctly meaningful for pilgrims completing their circuit journey.
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