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Tai no Ura

Chiba · Kamogawa · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 鯛の浦と海の信仰

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Tai no Ura
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WHAT TO DOTai no Ura

The sea where Nichiren was born, worshipped together with the temple that marks the place.

WHEREChiba

Sotobo · Kamogawa

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The sea where Nichiren was born, worshipped together with the temple that marks the place.

About this place

Tai-no-Ura is part of the coastal waters from Uchiura Bay to Nyudogasaki in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture. It is known as a habitat of sea bream. The place name is Myo-no-Ura. "Tai-no-Ura" is known for schools of red sea bream swimming together, and under the name Tai-no-Ura Sea Bream Habitat it is designated a Special Natural Monument of Japan. The designated natural monument area is 200 hectares of sea and land, and recreational fishing and the like are prohibited within the sea area.

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Key facts

Founded / opened:1200s Highlights / collection:Birthplace of Nichiren, Schools of sea bream Genre:Antique art and Buddhist art

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