Kasamori-ji, Chōnan

Name: Kasamori-ji
Address: 302 Kasamori, Chōnan, 297-0125, Japan
Telephone: +81 475-46-0536

#1 among attractions in Chōnan

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Kasamori-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Chōnan in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The temple is also called "Kasamori-dera" using the alternate pronunciation of the Chinese character for temple. Kasamori-ji is temple number 31 in the Bandō Sanjūsankasho, or the circuit of 33 Buddhist temples in Eastern Japan sacred to Goddess Kannon. The Eleven-Faced Kannon of Kasamori-ji is only shown to the public in the years of the Ox and Horse in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. ()

Local name: 笠森寺 Completed: 784 (1240 years ago)Coordinates: 35°23'59"N, 140°11'56"E

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302 Kasamori長南町 (zhang nan ting)Chōnan 297-0125 Japan

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+81 475-46-0536

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Day trips

Kasamori-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boso Peninsula, Nyoirin-ji, Kasamori Tsurumai Prefectural Natural Park, Sayuri World.

4.1 miSW
Locality
Boso Peninsula
104 min walk • One of the most popular attractions on the Boso Peninsula is the scenic Mount Nokogiri, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area and is home to the historic Nihon-ji Temple. Visitors can take a leisurely hike to the summit, where they will be rewarded...
4.2 miNE
Temple
Nyoirin-ji
108 min walk • Nyoirin-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Mobara in Chiba Prefecture. Nyoirin-ji is a Nichiren-sect temple noted for its ancient ginkgo tree. The temple is also near the remains of the Tonoyatsu Castle.
~390 ftNE
Park
Kasamori Tsurumai Prefectural Natural Park
2 min walk • Kasamori Tsurumai Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in central Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1966, the park spans the municipalities of Chōnan, Ichihara, and Nagara.
3.2 miS
35°21'23"N • 140°10'52"E
Sayuri World, Ichihara
81 min walk • Aquarium, Zoo
5.7 miNE
City
Mobara
145 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Mobara is the Mobara Park, a picturesque green space that is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the park's winding paths, relax by the tranquil ponds, and enjoy a picnic...