Mt. Nokogiri and Nihon-ji Temple

鋸山日本寺

Nihon-ji is a Buddhist temple whose grounds spread across Mt. Nokogiri on the Boso Peninsula, divided into five areas. Near the summit, the Jigoku Nozoki viewpoint looks over Tokyo Bay, the Boso Peninsula and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. The Hyakushaku Kannon figure was carved into an old stone quarry wall over six years and finished in 1966. Visitors also walk down to see the large Daibutsu stone Buddha.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

9:00 to 16:00 (last entry 15:00).

Admission

Admission: adults 700 yen.

Getting there

For the ropeway, get off at JR Hama-Kanaya Station and walk 8 minutes along Route 127 to the ropeway base station.

To climb from the main approach, get off at JR Hota Station; it is about 30 minutes on a walking path to the trailhead.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

It is a mountain, so there are many steps and some paths are hard to walk.
The Hyakushaku Kannon was carved into a former stone quarry from 1960 and finished in 1966.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The Chiba prefectural tourism association lists about 90 minutes as the time needed for a visit, which helps when planning around prayer times.
Buddhist temples welcome visitors of all faiths. You can enjoy the buildings and gardens without joining any prayer, burning incense or buying charms.
Many halls ask you to take off your shoes. Wear socks and shoes that are easy to slip off, and keep a bag for your shoes if none is provided.
Photography is often not allowed inside halls. Follow the signs and ask staff if you are unsure.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Chiba and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.