Tanjoh-ji

In commemoration of the birth of Nichiren (a Buddhist monk) in Kominato on February 16, 1222 and his efforts to nurse his sick mother for revival, this temple was constructed in October 1276 by Nikka, a disciple of Nichiren, at the site of Nichiren’s house.

After the two disasters caused by a big earthquake and a big tsunami, the temple was transferred to the present location, but it was burned down in a catastrophic fire in 1758.

The present Soshido (the great founder’s temple) was reconstructed in 1846.

The Niomon (Deva gate) is the oldest building (1706) in this temple. Documents of authorization were presented by the Satomis and the Tokugawas.

It became a place for court nobles to offer a prayer in the Meiji period.

Foreign languages	English and Chines
Access	20 minutes on foot from Awa Kominato Stn. on JR Sotobo Line Approx. one hour by car via Kamogawa Toll Road and Route 128 from Kimitsu IC on Tateyama Expressway