At the end of his life Nichiren Shonin became ill and his sufferings increased. He left Mount Minobu on 8th September 1282 to go to a natural hot spring near Ikegami to bathe in the soothing waters. The journey to Ikegami took him ten days, and unable to go any further he remained at the home of Munenaka, the Lord of Ikegami, before reaching the spring.

Above: Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple stands at the place where Nichiren Shonin passed away in 1282.

Below: The pagoda at Ikegami

Above: A famous picture depicting Nichiren Shonin on his deathbed surrounded by followers and disciples.

On the morning of 13th October, 1283 having asked that the Omandala Gohonzon and an image of Shakyamuni Buddha be brought to his room, Nichiren Shonin peacefully passed away surrounded by his followers and disciples.

Below: The room where Nichiren Shonin passed away.

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