Virtual Old Awa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #13 Chokoku-ji Temple

 

     Tradition has it that Chokoku-ji Temple was founded by Gyoki (668-749).  It used to be located at the top of Mt. Kannon nearby, and was moved to the present place in 1846.

     Satomi Yoshizane (1412-1488) was based in the Takida Castle.  Anzai Kagetsura (?-?) was based in Tateyama.  A famine hit the territory of Yoshizane.  Kagetsuna made the best use of the opportunity and laid siege to the Takida Castle.  Yoshizane was cornered and whined to his dog, Hachifusa, “If you hunt Kagetsuna’s head for me, I will give my daughter, Fuse, to you.”  Thus and thus, Kyokutei Bakin (1767-1848) started his masterpiece, The Eight Dog Chronicles, Tale of Eight Dogs, or Biographies of Eight Dogs.

     You can climb up to the site of the Takida Castle from Chokoku-ji Temple.

Address: 486-1 Shimotakida, Minamiboso, Chiba 294-0805

Phone: 0470-36-2678