Genmyosan Hongyoin Temple in Nakayama

法華経寺の塔頭寺院branch temples of Hokekyoji

Genmyosan Hongyoin Temple in Nakayama

Genmyoin Hogyoin Temple stands on the west of the Ryuoike Pond of Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple. It is one of Nakayama Yoninge Temples that 4 temples had managed Hokekyoji. According to Shochuzan Hokekyojishi, a biography of Nakayama Hokekyoji, Hongyoin was built by Nichigyo in June 1376. Nichigyo was a disciple of the venerable Nissen, the fifth abbot of Hokekyoji. And there is the grave of the venerable Nichiju on the southwest part of Hongyoin since he was the first disciple of the venerable Nisson, the fourth abbot of Hokekyoji. A hundred years ago, the site of Hongyoin was amazingly wonderful since there were many bonsai plants lined on the site. Now there are some skillfully trimmed ume trees along the approach of the temple and many white ume blossoms paint on the views of the temple in early spring. Beside the main building, there is a cherry trees that blooms in both spring and fall. Visitors could enjoy those flowers in it. Why don't you visit Genmyosan Hongyoin Temple?

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正中山法華経寺誌

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The Veiws in Genmyosan Hongyoin Temple

Ume Blossoms in Genmyosan Hongyoin

Ume blossoms start blooming in February, visitors could enjoy them by early March.

Sakura Blossoms in Genmyosan Hongyoin

This cherry tree blooms in both spring and fall.

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The Venerable Nichiju

Nichiju (1314-1392)

The venerable Nichiju was a priest belonging to Nichirenshu in Nanbokucho Period. He founded Myomanha (now Kenpon Hokkeshu). He was from Ishido Family in Aizu. He was also calle Genmyo Ajari. He first studied under Jihen at Mt. Hiei belonged to Tendaishu. He was converted to Nichirenshu at his age 66 since he read 'Kaimokusho' written by Nichiren. Then He changed his name 'Genmyo' to 'Nichiju' and studied under the venerable Nisson, the fourth abbot of Nakayama Hokekyoji, at Mamasan Guhoji and Hokekyoji. Following his great grandfather Nikko (-1314), the second abbot of Hokekyoji, Nichiju went to Kyoto to propagate Nichirenshu. Later, he lived in seclusion at Aizu.
He built Myomanji in Kyoto and Myohoji in Aizu. He wrote 'Chikokusaku (the plant to rule the country)'.

出典・抜粋・引用および参考
正中山法華経寺誌
大辞林
ブリタニカ国際大百科事典
日本人名大辞典
朝日日本歴史人物事典
世界大百科事典
日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)

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The Location and Access to Genyosan Hongyoin Temple

Genyosan Hongyoin Temple

The map to Genyosan Hongyoin

Please click below for printing!
PDF of the Map in Nakayama Hokekyoji

The map near Genyosan Hongyoin and Nakayama Hokekyoji

PDF of the map near Hokekyoji and Kaii Higashiyama

The map to the landmarks where Kafu Nagai introduced in his book

PDF of the map of the noted spots where Kafu Nagai visited

Genyosan Hongyoin Temple has a great accessibility from both Narita and Haneda International Airport.
From Narita International Airport, take Keisei-line and get off Keisei-Nakayama Sta, take minimally 40 minutes from Narita Airport.. And also take JR Sobu-express line, transfer the line at Funabashi to Sobu-Local line, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
From Haneda International Airport, take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and get off Keisei-Nakayama Sta.
From Tokyo Sta, take Sobu-Express line bound to Chiba or Narita, transfer the line to Sobu-Local line bound to Chiba, Tsudanuma, or Nishi-Funabashi at Ichikawa Sta, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
From Akihabara Sta, take Sobu line bound to Chiba, get off Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
Take 5 minute walk from Keisei-Nakayama Sta, and take 8 minutes walk from Shimousa-Nakayama Sta.
2-7-18 Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-ken

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