Hondo-ji Temple

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"Hondo-ji Temple is a famous temple of the Nichiren sect that has been nicknamed ""the hydrangea temple"" and ""the autumn leaf temple."" In early summer, over 10,000 hydrangea plants and 5,000 irises adorn the temple grounds with their blossoms, and in autumn, about 1,000 maple trees turn a brilliant red and yellow."

Spot details

Address: Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Hiraga 63 Map
Area: Tokatsu Area
Phone: 0473462121
Hours: [Gates openHours]5:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
[Opening hours for worship (paid worship period)]9:00-16:30(Last entry16:00)
[Temple office receptionHours]9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Adults (Junior high school students and older)]500yen
[Children (Elementary school students)]Free
[Groups (20people and above)]400yen
[Disabled people]300yen
Parking Lot: Available
※Not available for Grounds
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Entry with a pet cart is allowed

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

11 Best Places to See Hydrangeas (Ajisai) in Kanto Region

Japan | Nature

Review

Kids and adults loved it

Reviewed : 2019.04.02

We loved the Sakura and the peaceful atmosphere. Don’t miss the gold top of one building. It is pretty stroller friendly too.
Last of the Fall Colors

Reviewed : 2018.12.09

If you wait too long way into December to see the Fall’s colors, don’t fret! Go to Hondoji which is just outside of Tokyo. We went in December 9th and still plenty of yellow, red and green colors...
Beautiul hydrangea / ajisai flowers

Reviewed : 2017.07.02

very nice place, not crowded at all so you can enjoy the flowers without any excessive noise, there is a field where you can hear crickets