Chiba Prefecture – Hondo-ji Temple’s 50,000 Hydrangeas

This deva gate is the entrance to Hondo-ji Temple.
After paying the admission fee of 500 yen, I proceeded into the temple grounds.

The first thing you see as you enter the temple grounds is the five-storied pagoda.
There were lots of hydrangeas around this wide staircase!

The walking path is finished with stone paving, making it easy to walk along.
The greenery in the area is also well-maintained.

The main temple hall is near the five-storied pagoda. I walked around it while visiting the area.

From the main hall, next I headed to the temple’s sanctuary and the iris pond.

Every year in early June, around 5000 irises bloom around the temple’s pond. The irises are only at their peak for a few days, so it’s lucky to see both the irises and hydrangeas in one visit!
When I visited this time, I had already missed them….

Last up are photos that I took in other areas of the temple, like Benten-do. There was even a small Jizo statue store, and it was very nice to enjoy the very temple-like atmosphere.

It took me about one hour to make my way around the temple grounds and get back to the entry gate.

The temple is close to the city, but the grounds are very quiet.
The paths are level and wide, so it’s easy to walk around.
The autumn leaves here are also beautiful around mid-to-late November.