Nami no IHACHI

~The roots of Katsushika Hokusai from Isumi City~



Gyouganji-Temple

The temple was opened in 849. They were given a sanctuary as Buddhism. Many Buddhists studied in the temple.
There are any IHACHI’s works and others. You will enjoy there with many beautiful arts.
Gyoganji-Temple Transom Sculptures-Curving Wave and Peaked Treasure Orb-
Address 2136 Ogiwara, Isumi City,Chiba Open-Close 10:00-16:00  Weekend
Entrance Fee¥ 500 Access google map

Special information ! Other works in Gyoganji-temple

■The works of Tsutsumi Torin ( Hokusai studied stipple from Tsutsumi Torin )
The works of Tsutsumi Torin
■The works of Takamatsu Matahachi
He carved the transom sculpture of main hall. Its delicacy is best works In the 18th century of Japan. He is legendary engraver who was official of Tokugawa Shogunate controled Japan from 1603 to 1867. Other his works were destroyed in World War Ⅱ.
The works of Takamatsu Matahachi
■The place Hokusai watched IHACHI’s work, he was possible to watch it from this angle.
The place Hokusai watched IHACHI’s work, he was possible to watch it from this angle

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