Flowering Information] “Hydrangea” at Koutokuji Temple (as of 6/29/2017)

Hydrangeas at Koutokuji Temple as of June 29, 2017 (Heisei 29).

This year's hydrangeas are almost past their peak, and the best time to see them is likely to be throughout this week.

About 3,000 hydrangeas are planted at Koutokuzenji Temple.

The main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha. Originally called Mukotsu-an, the temple was renamed Mukotoku-an after the merger with Kaitoku-ji in 1903, and was renamed 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