Virtual Old Awa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #12 Fukuman-ji Temple

     Fukuman-ji Temple is located at the foot of Mt. Tomi, which is 349.5 meters high, and which was the first important setting of The Eight Dog Chronicles, Tale of Eight Dogs, or Biographies of Eight Dogs by Kyokutei Bakin (1767-1848).  In the cave halfway up the mountain, Princess Fuse and Dog Hachifusa lived together.    And later the 8 dog samurais retired in the mountain.

     One of the hiking routes to Mt. Tomi starts from the temple.  Another route starts from the cave.

Address: 569 Godo, Minamiboso, Chiba 299-2221

Phone: 0470-57-2846