Hondoji Temple in Matsudo, Chiba prefecture is known as the “temple of four seasons." The temple area has cherry blossom trees, hydrangea plants, irises and maple trees to paint the temple area different colors each season. The temple gate, which is pictured, was erected in the 17th century. Around the gate is maple trees. In the temple area is a five-story pagoda where a portion of the ashes of the first prime minister of independent India, Jawahal Nehru, is enshrined. #hondojitemple #templeoffourseasons #hondoji #JapanFall #japanfallfoliage #hondoji https://www.instagram.com/p/ClphHPdSR0J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=









