Travel Japan Haiku - Nakayama Hokeyoji Temple (Chiba) Poem by john tiong chunghoo

over the forlorn graves
the chant of
priests

adding to the
nostalgia at the graves
the chant of priests

Nakayama Hokeyoji Temple about 15 minutes walk off the Shimousa Nakayama subway station belongs to the Japan Buddhist sect
Nichiren. There is a pagoda here which was buiilt in 1622 and is one of the three oldest found in the Kanto area. There is also a graveyard nearby which has a forlorn feel to it. And the chants of priests add
a nostalgic feel to the place. During a temple festival, the whole place leading up to the temple is filled with book, food as well as souvenir stores.