Seichoji Temple
Seichoji Temple was founded in 771. During the Kamakura period (1185–1333), Nichiren Shonin—the founder of the Nichiren school of Buddhism—was ordained here. At the age of 32, he made his vow at this temple to establish Rikkyo and found the sect. Located 377 meters above sea level and surrounded by towering cedar trees, the temple offers a serene and spiritually inspiring environment.
The temple grounds span 34,300 tsubo (approximately 113,256 square meters) and include a main hall, an ancestral hall, a koryu (sanctuary), and a kannondo dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. The main hall enshrines Kokuzo Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of wisdom and good fortune.
The temple’s central gate is designated by Chiba Prefecture as a Tangible Cultural Property. The Great Cedar of Kiyosumi is recognized by the national government as a Natural Monument, and the Forest Tree Frog found here is designated as a Natural Treasure by Chiba Prefecture.
The Kiyosumi Giant Cedar
The Great Cedar of Kiyosumi has long been known as the “Thousand-Year Cedar.” Although its exact age remains unknown, it has been cherished by local residents as a sacred tree for generations. The cedar’s trunk measures 14.2 meters in circumference, and it stands approximately 48 meters tall. It is designated as a National Natural Monument.
Location
３２２－１ Kiyosumi, Kamogawa city, Chiba
Contact
04-7094-0525Visit Website http://www.seichoji.com/
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