Kanosan Jinnonji Temple

千葉県

Said to be Chiba's oldest temple founded by Prince Shotoku, its halls spread across the sacred summit of Mt. Kano

Founded

598

Type

Temple

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Access

30 min by bus from JR Sanukimachi Station

324-1 Kanosan, Kimitsu, Chiba

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Temple

Founded 598

1428 years

Enshrined Deity

軍荼利明王

Overview

A Shingon temple established on Mt. Kano, one of the Three Mountains of Boso. Said to have been founded in 598 by Prince Shotoku, one of Chiba Prefecture\'s oldest temples. With Yakushi Nyorai and Gundari Myoo as principal images, known for healing and evil-warding powers. Temple buildings spread near the 379m summit of Mt. Kano with panoramic Boso Peninsula views. The front approach is a winding …

Origins

Said to have been founded in 598 by Prince Shotoku, Chiba Prefecture's oldest temple. Mt. Kano's name derives from Deer Park (Mrigadava) where the Buddha first turned the wheel of dharma. In the Nara period, Gyoki Bosatsu developed the temple buildings, making it a Boso Buddhist center. In the Heian…

Divine Benefits

Healing & Longevity

Warding Off Evil

Long Life

Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.

Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来・軍荼利明王"

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Related Figures
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Prince Shotoku

Saint of the Seventeen-Article Constitution

Age 24 at founding

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Kano, one of the Three Mountains of Boso.\nSaid to have been founded in 598 by Prince Shotoku, one of Chiba Prefecture\'s oldest temples.\nWith Yakushi Nyorai and Gundari Myoo as principal images, known for healing and evil-warding powers.\nTemple buildings spread near the 379m summit of Mt.

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Hours

[Grounds/main hall] Gates open 6:00 AM (sometimes 8:00 AM) – close 4:00 PM (full close 4:30 PM). [Treasure hall & garden, paid area] 8:30 AM – close 4:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM).

Admission

Treasure hall & garden: adults ¥500, junior-high ¥300, elementary ¥200 (20% group discount for 20+). No fee stated for the main hall/grounds.

As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.

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