Funabashi Trip Overview
A tour of the hidden temples and shrines in a residential area
If you are a lover of temples and shrines, you will no doubt enjoy this tour packed with historic sites to visit. Funabashi is an area packed with temples and shrines.
Every temple and shrine has its own unique characteristics, and there is not one location that resembles another. The abundant number of temples and shrines were built to match the population of the capital city, but as Funabashi is a little far from central Tokyo, the area is not often visited by tourists.
Whether you love visting temples and shrines or not, discover Funabashi, only half an hour away from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo, to enjoy this special tour put together by otomo!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Funabashi, Japan
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
A tour of the hidden temples and shrines in a residential area
If you are a lover of temples and shrines, you will no doubt enjoy this tour packed with historic sites to visit. Funabashi is an area packed with temples and shrines.
Every temple and shrine has its own unique characteristics, and there is not one location that resembles another. The abundant number of temples and shrines were built to match the population of the capital city, but as Funabashi is a little far from central Tokyo, the area is not often visited by tourists.
Whether you love visting temples and shrines or not, discover Funabashi, only half an hour away from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo, to enjoy this special tour put together by otomo!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Funabashi Toshogu Shrine, 4-29-12 Honcho, Funabashi 273-0005 Chiba Prefecture
・Toshogu: The cultural heritage, Toshogu, is the smallest shrine dedicated to Ieyasu Tokugawa in Japan. You can see the Wise Three Monkeys here too!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ebi River, Funabashi 273-0000 Chiba Prefecture
・Ebigawa Bridge: On the handrails of the 13 bridges that were build over the Ebi River, are reliefs that symbolise Funabashi.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ōhi Shrine (Funabashi Daijingū), 5-chōme-2-1 Miyamoto, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0003, Japan
・Funabashi Shrine: Visit the shrine with a history of over 1900 years. Climb to the top of the stairs to visit the historic world of Funabashi Shrine.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shingonshu Buzanha Saifuku Temple, 6-chōme-16-1 Miyamoto, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0003, Japan
・Saifukuji Temple: Go on a mini pilgrimage and visit 88 temples in five minutes..! You can also ring the temple bell at this temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ryogenji Temple, 7-7-1 Miyamoto, Funabashi 273-0003 Chiba Prefecture
・Ryogenji Temple: There is a legend that there used to be a turtle who listened to Buddhist Sutras in this temple. You will also see an enormous bell that was once used to notify Funabashi City of the time of the day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shingonshu Toko Temple, Japan, 〒273-0003 Chiba, Funabashi, Miyamoto, 5-chōme−13−１７ 東光寺
・Tokoji Temple: Visit its magnificent building and old stone buddha.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Enzoin, 3-chōme-21-9 Honchō, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0005, Japan
・Enzoin: The vibrant red lantern that hangs from the temple gate is the symbol of this temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shingonshubuzanha Chomeiyama Satoruo Temple, 3-chōme-24-6 Honchō, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0005, Japan
・Kakuoji: It is good luck to cover yourself in smoke at this temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fudō-in, 3-chōme-4-6 Honchō, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0005, Japan
・Fudoin: Experience an unusual tradition at this temple, where you stick rice to the mouth of a jizo statue.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jodoshu Hokozan Saishoin Juraku Temple, 3-chōme-35-5 Honchō, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0005, Japan
・Saishoin: At this up-to-date temple, you can download the special stamp of the temple to your smart phone.
Duration: 10 minutes
