By 野外活動部

In this stunning travel video, the 野外活動部 channel takes viewers on an immersive experience through Chiba Prefecture’s Nokogiriyama Nihonji Temple (鋸山 日本寺), highlighting dramatic views, historical monuments, and spiritual serenity. Originally intending to simply hike Mount Nokogiri, the travelers found themselves enthralled by the temple complex and its remarkable attractions, turning their scenic walk into a mini mountain pilgrimage.

The video starts with a quick lunch in Chiba before the visitors enter Nihonji Temple, a sprawling sacred site nestled on Mount Nokogiri. They quickly encounter one of its most impressive features—Japan's largest seated stone Buddha (日本一の大仏), standing over 31 meters tall. This grand statue is a must-see and serves as a serene centerpiece among the forest backdrop.

A hike to the mountaintop observation deck offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of the surrounding Boso Peninsula and Tokyo Bay. One particularly thrilling spot featured in the video is the 'Jigoku Nozoki' (地獄のぞき), or 'Peek into Hell,' a dramatic cliff-side overhang that gives brave visitors the sensation of being suspended above the earth.

Further along the trail lies the Hyaku-shaku Kannon (百尺観音), a 30-meter tall relief of the Buddhist goddess of mercy carved into a quarry wall. Other highlights include the 1500 Rakan statues (千五百羅漢観音), each uniquely carved and arranged throughout the temple grounds, adding a sense of historical depth and wonder to the hike. The effort involved in exploring Nihonji makes it an exceptional destination for hiking and spiritual tourism lovers alike.

Filmed in February 2025, this video offers a vivid and informative guide through one of Chiba’s most underrated attractions. Whether for the religious monuments, the hiking trail, or the scenic vistas, Nokogiriyama Nihonji Temple is the perfect spot for those seeking both adventure and cultural discovery in Japan.