Myōhōshō-ji

The temple stands in the hills of southern Chiba Prefecture, surrounded by the natural landscape of the Bōsō Hill Range.

After falling into disrepair by 1904, the temple underwent reconstruction efforts starting in 1931 through the dedication of Nichiren Buddhist community members.

The temple maintains connections to Nichiren Buddhism, with its name derived from the opening line of the Lotus Sutra, a fundamental Buddhist text.

From JR Awa-Amatsu Station, visitors need to take the Nitto bus on the Kamogawa Community route to Seichoji stop, followed by a walk.

The temple grounds contain 20,000 hydrangea plants that bloom in August, establishing its reputation as an ajisai-dera, or hydrangea temple.

Location: Otaki

Address: 千葉県夷隅郡大多喜町筒森1749番地

GPS coordinates: 35.17461,140.16687

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:25