Event Overview

 

Located in the Masago Valley in the western part of Itoga-chou, the temple was originally called Masago-dera and once had a complex of seven halls, but declined and was revived during the Ninpei era (1151-3). Although it is an ancient temple, it is currently without a resident monk and houses ancient statues such as the main Yakushi Nyorai statue (from the late Heian period or Kamakura period), as well as statues of Amida and Kannon in a small hall. Additionally, it is home to the city-designated cultural asset, the Tobatsu Bishamonten statue (from the Kamakura period). The temple grounds are adorned with hydrangeas and white wisteria trees.
The "Ninpei-ji temple", beloved as the Hydrangea Temple, welcomes the peak bloom of hydrangeas in early June, with approximately 1,000 hydrangea bushes in full bloom on the grounds. Local caretakers nurture potted hydrangeas and display pressed hydrangea flowers.

 

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