Buddhist temple
Chōmyō-ji
長妙寺（ちょうみょうじ）
Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture
A Nichiren-shū temple in Yachiyo, styled 天受山, whose main hall enshrines the Ittō Sanbō Ryōson as its principal object of worship. In the grounds there is also a Shugojin hall enshrining the Sanjū Banjin (thirty guardian kami) and others.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal object of worship: Ittō Sanbō Ryōson
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began in Kan'ei 3 (1626) when 河野又衛門尉栄通 welcomed Nichiri Shōnin of Minobusan and built a hall. Located midway along the Narita Kaidō, in the Edo period it also served as lodging for monks heading to the Iitaka Danrin. The present main hall was built in Shōwa 61.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 長妙寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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