Sightseeing in Sakae-machi
Sakae-machi has many great site seeing places. We will introduce them individually in detail below.
"Boso Fudoki no Oka" is located in the south east of sakae machi and is covered with the rich green plants of the Hokuso Hills. There is a museum with various antiquities unearthed in the Prefecture, such as stone coffin, Haniwa Clay images, earthenwares, stonewares, shellworks, agricultural and fishing tools.
iTransportationj 3min. on foot from Boso-Fudoki-no-oka kitaguchi bus stop, taking a Chiba Koutsu bus for Ryukakujidai Sako from the bus terminal in front of JR Ajiki Station.
(Opening hours) 9:00am to 4:30pm
(Day of closure) Monday (Tuesday when Monday fall on any holiday), year-end and new-year holidays
(Admission fee) free
(Time required for visit) about 1hour
This prefecturel aims to pass on traditional culture and techniques to the future generations of Japan. Houses and Stores from the latter period of Edo to the early Maiji Era are reproduced here the visitors to experience in porson the lifestyle of Edo and Meiji Era.
(Transportation) 1min. foot from Boso-no-Mura bus stop, taking Chiba Kotsu bus for Ryukakujidai Shako at the bus terminal in front of Ajiki station of JR Narita Line.(8min.)
(Opening hours) 9:00am to 4:30pm
(Days of closure) Monday (Tuesday when Monday falls on any holiday), year-and new-year holidays
(Admission fee) free (500yen for those who participate in demonstration. Reservations are required.)
(Time required for visit) About 1hour (3hours if participate in actual experience courses)
It is said that in year 709, a lady reagon appeared and built many halls of the Ryukakuji temple in one night. It is said this 33meter tall temple is one of the oldest in the Kanto district. The seated figure of the Yakushi Trinity, namely, Yakushi Nyorai (An important national cultural property) dates back to year 709, and is the oldest statue in Chiba prefecture.We can also see the remains of some 110 ancient tombs, known as the Ryukakuji Burial Mounds. These burial mounds vary in size and are spread over an area 1 to 2km to the south of the templeThe stone in the picture is called the "Stone of stability and immortality.
(Transportation) 10min. on foot from Sakanao Sakaue bus stop, taking a Chiba Kotsu bus for Ryukakujidai Shako at the bus terminal in front of Ajiki station of JR Narita Line.(6min)
(Time requited for visit) About 30min.

The Owashi shrine is famous for its divine guardian who protects women to give birth to their babies safely. Also,, people hold a traditional Japanese market called the "tori no ichi" mostly in December of every year. In the shrine compounds, there is a special shrine named Kosei-Daimyojin. It has an unique statue built with the shape of the mail genital, and is enshrined as an object for people to worship. People believe this statue to be a god of abundant harvest, matchmaking, gestation, easy delivery and happy marriage.
Built in 1757, this Shinto (a Japanese religion) shrine was built in Ikkensha-nagare style (Japanese traditional style) and has many outstanding sculptures. In fall a festival called Hounouzumo (Sumo wrestling for children) is held at the shrine.
A Shinto (a Japnaese religion) shrine built in 968. Shishimai (Iion dance) is dedicated every year at the Shrine's spring festival. The worshipping building was built during an unknown time period; therefore this building is precious for its unique architectural style.
(Transportation) 1min. on foot from Ichinomiya-jinja bus stop, taking Sakaemachi bus for Ajiki junkan-route at the bus terminal in front of Ajiki station of JR Narita Line.(35min)
(Time requited for visit) About 30min.
Boso Fudoki-no-Oka
Boso no Mura
Ryukakuji
Owashi shrine
(Transportation) 10min. on foot from Ajiki station.
(Time requited for visit) About 20min.

Fukama-Sojya Suijinjya
(Transportation) 1min. on foot from Soujya Suijinja-iriguchi bus stop, taking Sakaemachi bus for Fukama-junkan-route at the bus terminal in front of Ajiki Station of JR Narita Line.(21min)
(Time required for visit) About 20min.
Ichinomiya Shrine
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