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located in the city of Mobara in Chiba Prefecture. Nyoirin-ji is a

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-sect temple noted for its ancient

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. The temple is also near the remains of the Tonoyatsu Castle.

History

Nyoirin-ji was built approximately 1,000 years ago by a Shingon priest. In 1470 the temple was transferred to the Kempon Hokke-shū sect of Nichiren Buddhism by Sadataka Sakai (1435 - 1520) of the Sakai clan, lord of nearby Kazusa Castle. 如意輪寺
The Hondō of Nyoirin-ji was constructed in 1711 after the previous structure was destroyed by fire.

Transportation

Nyoirin-ji is located in the Kōzeki District of Mobara. It is accessible by bus from Mobara Station on the

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Sotobō Line.

External links

如意輪寺 (Home site of Nyoirin-ji)

References

{{Buddhist temples in Japan Religious organizations established in the 11th century Buddhist temples in Chiba Prefecture Nichiren-shū temples Mobara