【神社仏閣ひとり旅】千葉県木更津＋小湊鉄道沿線御朱印巡り３選[御朱印500名印(No.240～242)]
This time we started from the west exit of JR Kisarazu Station. Go to Fujimi Street in front of the station. Turn left at the third traffic light. Then, a torii gate appeared on the left. We have arrived. “Yatsurugi Hachiman Shrine”. The five deities enshrined are “Hondabetsu no Mikoto,” “Sonagaashihime no Mikoto,” “
Ashinakahiko no Mikoto,” “Susan no Mikoto,” and “Nippon Takeru no Mikoto.” As you walk along the approach, you will see the “Chozuya” on your right. I stopped by. Zodiac signs of Reiwa 6. It was decorated with dragons. Before joining hands in front of the shrine, we perform ablution.
The current shrine building was rebuilt in 1773. There were two pairs of guardian dogs in front of the shrine. Is the guardian dog in front of the shrine building newer? It began during the Kamakura period, when the Kamakura shogunate donated sacred land and built a shrine there.
The worship hall seems to have “decorative paintings on the coffered ceiling.” In front of the shrine, we joined hands to express our gratitude and pray for world peace and for fewer disasters. Next, go to the right side of the worship hall and go to the back near the main shrine.
At the back of the worship hall is the “main shrine” where the god is actually enshrined. I gently touched my hand nearby. To the right of the main shrine is the Kagura-ko. Stores “the largest mikoshi in Kanto” in terms of size and weight.
The Great Mikoshi Pilgrimage is held at the annual festival in July every year. Furthermore, just to the right of the shrine is the “Minamoto no Yoritomo hand-planted Sotetsu.” It is said that Yoritomo planted Sotetsu when he stopped by Kisarazu.
When I returned to the front of the shrine, I was able to see various decorations. There was a small pond at the back of the watershed. You can draw sacred water from the shore of the pond.
At the back of the right hand side of the approach is Sanja Shrine. The red torii gate is a landmark. It enshrines Mitake Shrine, which is said to ward off disasters, Mimine Shrine, which is said to be a bountiful harvest, and Inari Shrine, which is said to be prosperous in business.
Immediately to the right of the torii gate is the So Shrine. It enshrines the god of craftsmanship worshiped by the craftsmen of Kisarazu. Well, this is the February 2020 [Limited Goshuin] “Plum” that I received on the day. Information about the monthly goshuin stamps is posted on the shrine’s official website.
Next, leave “Yatsurugi Hachiman Shrine” and head to “Tsurumine Hachiman Shrine.” First, head towards Kisarazu Station along the same road you came from. Arrived at Kisarazu Station. It was a very windy day. Then, I was told that the train bound for Chiba was delayed by about 5 minutes.
Transfer time at Goi Station is 6 minutes. Just barely in time! That’s what I thought, but it wasn’t possible. I have 1 hour and 15 minutes free time. After having lunch in front of the station, we boarded the Kominato Railway Line. There was a sad train.
The train progressed through a peaceful rural landscape. Get off at Kofudai. It was a train full of the atmosphere of the Showa era. After leaving Kofudai Station, walk west through rice fields. There are no markings for where to turn, so rely on your phone’s map.
As I continued along, feeling uneasy about whether this route was really the right one, I saw a torii gate on my right. We have arrived safely. I visited in mid-February. A beautiful plum blossom was seen next to the company name sign. Please bow in front of the torii gate.
Since it is a “Hachimangu Shrine”, the deity enshrined is “Hondabetsu no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)”. It also enshrines “Sonagaashihime no Mikoto” (Empress Jingu) and “Tamayorihime no Mikoto”. On the way, you will cross the Shinbashi Bridge, which has a red railing.
On the way to the shrine, there was a water fountain on the left, so I stopped by. The water bath was located in front of “Kiyoryu Shrine”. A little nervous. Before joining hands at the shrine, we wash our hands with water.
Continuing along the approach, on both sides of the stone steps are “Maishi” that ward off misfortune. There are two Sanpashi stones on each side, and they are designated as a natural monument. As you go up the stone steps, there is a shrine in front of you.
There are two pairs of guardian dogs in quick succession on the stone steps. Say hello and move on. Only Tsurumine Shrine was decorated with origami cranes. It was founded in the third year of Kenji (1277) during the Kamakura period. In front of the shrine, we joined hands to express our gratitude and
Pray for world peace and fewer disasters. In front of the shrine is a lion that protects against evil spirits. The shrine building was damaged by the typhoon. Here under reconstruction. Then, I proceeded to the “main shrine” at the back of the worship hall. No…
Unexpectedly, it was on the verge of collapse due to the typhoon in 2019, so it had to be demolished. It appears that reconstruction is currently underway. Now, let’s take a walk around the shrine precincts that line the left side of the shrine building.
“Sazare stone”. It is a natural monument and is also said to be a fertility stone. It was used as a storage place for the teeth-hardening stone at the beginning of the journey. If you go to the right, you will see Mitsumine Shrine, a sacred shrine that protects you from matchmaking and theft.
Further to the right is Kazusa Okunitama Shrine, a shrine dedicated to land development and civil engineering. Next is the 400-year-old sacred tree “Osugi”. However, it appears to have been damaged due to the typhoon.
To the right of the sacred tree is Shinobu Shrine, which is said to be a shrine to fulfill your wishes. Go deeper. “Wakatake Tenmangu Shrine” is a sacred shrine for academic studies, poetry, calligraphy, and entertainment. In front of the company there is a “passing (five-sided) torii”. I bow and pass through.
Further in the back is Kissho Inari Shrine, which is said to be a god of good harvest. Let’s go back to the front of the chozu and take a walk around the back. In the back is Benten Shrine, a shrine that is said to bring good luck with money and improve the arts.
In front of it is “Snake Stone”. Benefits of increasing financial luck and good luck! At the back of Seiryu Shrine is the “sacred water”. You can wash your money in the provided colander. I took the opportunity to try it out. After praying to Benzaiten, wash the money.
On the banks of the stream is the “Birei Shrine,” which is said to be a sacred shrine for beauty and safe childbirth. In front of the shrine is the “heart polishing stone”. It brightens a woman’s beauty and guides her to fulfillment in love.
And this is the February 2020 Special Goshuin ~Daikichi of Spring~ that I received on the day. The latest goshuin information is posted on the shrine’s official Instagram. Be careful on holidays. Now, after leaving Tsuramine Hachimangu Shrine, we will head to Kasamoriji Temple.
First, go back the way you came earlier and walk towards Kofudai Station. Then the train departs… Maybe I got the time wrong? ? I mistakenly thought the 14:03 departure was the 14:13 departure… The next one was 15:09.
It’s been a while since I was able to just relax and do nothing at the station. It’s nice to have time like that. And a hard paper ticket for the first time in a while. It reminds me of my childhood.
There are no buses from Ushiku at this time, so I have no choice but to take a taxi. Kasamoriji Temple, also known as Kasamori Kannon, was founded in 784. Climb up the stone steps in the forest towards Kannondo. “Nitenmon” is at the top of the approach.
At this gate, “Fujin” and “Raijin” are enshrined on both sides of the front. Further in the back is “Enma Daio”. I didn’t know who the Buddha behind the God of Thunder was. After passing through Nitenmon, you will see Kannondo.
If you wish to view the inside of Kannon-do, you will have to pay an admission fee. Before that, stop by the “Chozuya” on the left side of the approach. Before greeting Kannon, we will cleanse our hands with water. It is said that Kannon-do was built in 1028, but the
Current building seems to have been built during the Momoyama period (1568-1600). Take off your shoes at the bottom of the wooden stairs and go up. Admission fees are paid at the counter at the top of the stairs. A dynamic staircase. Please be careful going up and down.
After placing my hands on Kannon, I walked around the corridor. The view of the forest that stretches far into the distance was wonderful. Now, to the right of Kannon-do Hall was the vermilion “Niomon Gate”. It looks like there is a nature trail ahead.
On both sides of the gate were statues of Kongo Rikishi. I visited in mid-February. Are there early blooming cherry blossoms in the precincts? beautiful. “Hokyo Indarani Tower”. It looks like a memorial tower. Next, I went to the right-hand side of Nitenmon and took a walk. “Rokkakudo” has a “Childcare Jizoson”.
If you look closely, you can see that there are many carvings. Next to it is Okinawa Mound, a memorial mound for those who died in the Battle of Okinawa during the last war. If you go up the stairs from the back of Rokkaku-do you will find the Bell Tower.
This bell also seems to be about freedom. However, it was late in the evening so I refrained. There was also a bulletin board next to Nitenmon. Thank you for your words. As soon as you exit Nitenmon and return to the approach, you will see the “Basho Old Man Poetry Monument”.
The oldest Basho haiku monument in the Kazusa region, built in 1777. Next, as you go back along the approach to the shrine, you will see “Kojukusunoki” and “Kojukannon.” There was a hole in the camphor tree, and when you looked into it, you could see Kannon’s face. Further down the approach, there was “Sanbonsugi”.
Three cedar trees are beautifully lined up and growing well. I couldn’t find any official information on the age of the tree, but I think it’s several hundred years old. And here is the Goshuin seal that I received on the day. The written word “Daibikaku” means “Kannon-do.”
Today’s goshuin tour ends at Kasamoriji Temple. On the way home. Exit National Route 409 Boso Crossing Road and walk in the direction of Mobara. Then Kasamori bus stop. You can take a bus to Mobara. From the opposite side is Kazusa Ushikuyuki.
Please note that there are only 6 trains per day on weekdays and 4 trains per day on weekends and holidays. From JR Mobara Station, I took the Sotobo Line and Sobu Rapid Line and returned home.
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