Flowering Information] “Hydrangea” at Koutokuji Temple (as of 6/16/2017)

As of June 16, 2017 (Heisei 29), the hydrangeas at Koutokuji Temple are almost at their best.

There is not much rain this year....
I would love to see the hydrangea glowing in the rainwater.

About 3,000 hydrangeas are planted at Koutokuzenji Temple.

The main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha. Originally called Mukotsu-an, the temple was merged with Kaitoku-ji in 1801 and renamed Mukotoku-an. The name was changed to Mukotoku-ji in the Showa period (1926-1989). The temple is also known as "hydrangea temple" and is famous for its hydrangeas.

Infomation

Type: Hydrangea, mountain hydrangea, etc.
Best time to visit: Around mid-June
Location: 3213 Mukozugushita, Aburatani, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4623
Admission fee: Free
Parking: Available (50 regular passenger cars and 1 large bus can park at the gate square)
Access: 1 minute walk from "Koutokuji" bus stop by Blue Line Transportation Bus / Yanggi-no-Sato 7 min. walk

Contact: Nagato City Tourism & Convention Association
1324-1 Higashifukagawa, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4101
0837-22-8404