Hydrangea

Ofusa Kannon｜Temple of Roses, Hydrangeas & Summer Festivals

Ofusa Kannon Temple is loved for its beautiful roses and hydrangeas, as well as its summer Wind Chime and Lantern Festivals. According to legend, the temple began when a local girl named Ofusa saw Kannon riding a white turtle.

2024.09.20

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Yatadera Temple｜Nara’s Top Hydrangea Temple & Imperial Legacy

Yatadera Temple is famous for its 10,000 hydrangeas, blooming in early summer in around 60 varieties. It was founded about 1,300 years ago, when Prince Oama (later Emperor Tenmu) prayed for victory at Mount Yata before the Jinshin War.

2024.09.20

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Chokyuji Temple｜Hydrangeas and Imperial Heritage

Chokyuji Temple, founded in the Nara period and associated with Emperor Shomu, features a Kamakura-era main hall designated as a National Treasure. In early summer, the temple grounds are beautifully adorned with blooming hydrangeas.

2024.09.20

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Hozanji Temple｜Sacred Training Site on Mount Ikoma

Hozanji Temple sits on the slopes of Mount Ikoma, known as a spiritual training site linked to En no Gyoja and Kobo Daishi. A sacred spot for prosperity prayers, with mountain paths and panoramic views over Nara.

2024.09.20

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Hasedera Temple｜Kannon Statue & Seasonal Flowers

Hasedera Temple is a famous flower temple in Nara, featuring beautiful peonies, hydrangeas, and other seasonal blooms. Walk the 399-step staircase and feel the gentle compassion of the Kannon statue. A historic pilgrimage site loved by many.

2024.09.16

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