Yanggok-ji Temple is a place of prayer for the healing of eye diseases. The temple is famous for its hydrangeas, with approximately 5,000 in bloom. From the "hydrangea corridor" that runs from the Shoin to Okunoin, visitors can enjoy the hydrangeas that are at their best from early June to early July every year. In recent years, the temple has also become known as the "Temple of Flower and Water Fountain," and the flower and water fountain with hydrangeas floating in it is refreshingly beautiful. During the period, the Kamishoin, which was featured in an Idemitsu Kosan commercial, will be open to the public for a special viewing.

Yanagiya Kannon Hydrangea Week
Best time to visit (usually): mid-June to early July
Period / Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 30, 2024 9:00 - 17:00
Admission: Adults 700 yen, Free for high school students and younger
800 yen is required to visit Kamishoin (reservations accepted).

Hokkeumgo-in Temple is the head temple of Toshodai-ji Temple, a branch of the Ritsu sect of Buddhism. Hydrangeas adorn the promenade in the pond garden, which is designated as a special place of scenic beauty by the national government, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the temple. The temple is also known as a temple of flowers. The temple is also known as a temple of flowers, with irises blooming in mid-June and lotuses in early July.

Best time to visit (usually): mid-June to early July
Date and time of visit/to be determined
The latest date and time for viewing isHPcheck
Admission fee/500 yen

Reigen-in Temple, the pagoda temple of Kenninji Temple, is known for its amacha (sweet tea). In 2020, "Kakumei Kyukou," a dry landscape garden, was redesigned as a "garden representing the life of Buddha," and is open to the public during the peak season of hydrangea.

Completion of "Tsurumei kyusatsu", a garden for amacha, special opening to the public
Best time to visit (usually late May - early June)
Period: May 18 (Sat) - June 16 (Sun), 2024 11:00 - 15:00 (last admission at 14:30)
Admission: Adults 500 yen, Junior and senior high school students 300 yen, Free for elementary school students (accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Shoju-in Temple was built in 1200 as the pagoda temple of Iio-kyo-ji Temple. In addition to the heart-shaped window "Inome-mado" and 160 ceiling paintings, the "Fu-ring Festival" held every summer attracts much attention. More than 2,000 wind chimes are displayed during the festival, but only during the rainy season can visitors enjoy the cool wind chimes with hydrangea motifs. Try taking pictures of the Instagram-worthy hydrangea wind chimes at Shojuin, which is also called "Fu-ring-dera Temple.

Holding the Wind Bell Festival
Period: June 1 - September 30, 2024 *Ajisai wind chimes will be available until early July
Admission fee (during the wind chime festival) / 800 yen (includes sweets)
Hours: 9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:15)