What is Hanachozu? Get a lot of attention for your healing flower art! We will also introduce recommended shrines and temples.
掲載日：2023.06.12
Hanachozu is spreading at shrines and temples across the country. We will explain what Hanachozu is for, where you can see it, and how to make it.
What is Hanachozu?
When worshiping at a shrine or temple, the place where you scoop water with a ladle to purify your body and soul is called a chozusha, and there are flowers in the chozubachi. Floating Hanachozu is called Hanachōzu.
It has become standard for Hanachozu to have seasonal flowers floating on it, and it is also characterized by its rich color. Many people are soothed by its gorgeous appearance, and it has become popular as an Instagrammable spot.
What is the purpose of Hanachozu?
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of shrines and temples have suspended the use of their chozuya facilities to prevent the spread of infection.
In lieu of not being able to wash your hands at the chozusha, some shrines and temples set up Hanachozu (flower chozu) stations in unoccupied chozushas, so that people can visually purify their souls.
There are places where water bowls with floating flowers are placed around the Chozuya, giving it a beautiful floral art feel.
Furthermore, there is also Hanachozu with wisteria petals floating in a chozubachi and a purple heart drawn on it, so the range of expression is limitless!
The photo above is of a Hanachozu garden called Kazahaya no Sato in Tsu City TsuCity Prefecture.When I posted a video of making wisteria Hanachozu on TikTok, it received a huge response with over 90,000 views. that's right.
When does Hanachozu start?
In fact, Hanachozu existed before the coronavirus pandemic, and the hashtag “#Hana Hanachozu” appeared on Instagram around 2018-2019.
Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple in Kyoto is said to be the birthplace of Hanachozu, and the butler of this temple called the hydrangeas floating in the water bowl of the Chozuya called ` Hanachozu'. It is said that it began when it was called ``.
By the way, the ancient term `` Hanachozu'' referred to the act of purifying one's hands with the morning dew on flowers and leaves.
You can do it at home too! How to make Hanachozu
All you need to make Hanachozu is a container, cut flowers, scissors, and water!
You can get containers at general stores and home centers, but if you want to display colorful flowers, we recommend going to a flower shop!
If you tell the staff at a flower shop, ``I want flowers in XX colors!'', I'm sure they'll get something close to your ideal.
Scissors are used to cut stems, but I recommend the ``pruning scissors'' found in the gardening section of 100 yen shops.
You can also make artificial flowers from 100 yen shops!
You can easily make Hanachozu using the ``Flower Shower'' in the wedding corner of a 100 yen shop.
In the photo above, I tried making Hanachozu using a blue and pink flower shower, but don't you think it turned out surprisingly cute and beautiful?
You can get the utensils for 100 yen, so the cost was a reasonable 440 yen including tax.
To avoid making mistakes with fresh flowers, I think it's a good idea to try practicing with artificial flowers from a 100 yen shop first.
When I actually tried it, I was able to realize the depth of flower Hanachozu by thinking about the arrangement of flowers that matched the shape of the container and adjusting the gaps between the flowers ♫
How long does Hanachozu last?
Fresh flowers floating in water tend to wither when the temperature is high, so they will last longer in a cooler environment.
If it's a cool season, it will last for 1 to 2 weeks.
Shrines, temples, and flower gardens where you can see Hanachozu
From here, we will introduce some spots in Mie Prefecture where you can see Hanachozu.
We also introduce the official SNS accounts of each spot, so please click on the link and check them out ♫
Take Shrine (MeiwaTown)
Takejinja Shrine, located in saikuu, Meiwa-machi, Taki-gun, Mie MeiwaTown, is one of the shrines in Mie Prefecture that has attracted attention for its Hanachozu.
This shrine started holding Hanachozu in December 2020, and first performed it at an event called ``Everyone's Hanachozu Hanachozu''
This event was about making Hanachozu with flowers collected from worshipers, and asking visitors to create their own Hanachozu with flowers in water bowls and pots, which would be displayed around the chozui-sha. It quickly became a hot topic on Twitter and Instagram, and many worshipers visited.
Its popularity is so high that there was a day when Take Shrine was ranked high in the Mie sightseeing access ranking!
Since holding this event, Take Shrine has exhibited Hanachozu every month, providing a soothing and peaceful space to worshipers.
From June 4, 2022, Hanachozu filled with sunflowers and hydrangeas will be made public, creating a scene where you can feel the atmosphere of early summer and the rainy season.
You can check the latest Hanachozu on Take Shrine's official Instagram, and there is also an Instagram account that only posts information about Take Shrine's Hanachozu.
Kanai Shrine (InabeCity)
Kanai Shrine, located in Kitaganai, InabeCity Mie Prefecture, is a shrine characterized by gorgeous Hanachozu and colorful goshuin stamps.
It is known as one of the shrines in Mie Prefecture that started Hanachozu early on, and it is so popular that if you search for "#Kanai Shrine" on Instagram, you will see many photos of Hanachozu taken by users.
The flowers floating in Hanachozu change every month and are decorated with seasonal flowers.
Some Goshuin stamps are distributed on a monthly basis, and the one distributed in June 2020 had a hydrangea drawn on it.
Kanai Shrine's goshuin is very colorful and cute, and the beautiful thing about it is that it says "Kanai Shrine" in golden letters!
You can check the official Instagram of Kanai Shrine for the distribution time of the goshuin stamps.
Mizugaki-JinjaShrine (SuzukaCity)
Mizugaki-JinjaShrine is a shrine located in SuzukaCity, and in addition to Hanachozu, Japanese umbrellas are displayed on the grounds.
The above photo was taken on June 8, 2022, and is Hanachozu decorated with sunflowers, chrysanthemums, gerberas, peonies, and hydrangeas.
The flowers in this Hanachozu are changed every season, and seasonal flowers are displayed every month.
Mizugaki-JinjaShrine started Hanachozu on November 23, 2020, and that day was the day the Niiname Festival was held on the grounds.
During New Year's, amazake and sacred sake would normally be distributed to worshipers, but due to preventive measures against infectious diseases, this was not possible, so they started displaying Hanachozu and Japanese umbrellas at the Niinamatsuri festival before New Year's.
The photo above shows a Japanese umbrella in the temple grounds, which are also displayed in other places in the temple grounds.
The umbrella was firmly fixed to the ground to prevent it from being blown away by the wind.
The highlight of Mizugaki-JinjaShrine is not only its Hanachozu and Japanese umbrellas, but also its special goshuin stamps.
We are distributing Goshuin stamps using the country's traditional craft, Ise Katagami, and there are 3 types of seasonal Goshuin stamps (on the left side of the photo) and 1 type of birth month Goshuin stamps (on the right side of the photo).
*The photo above is the goshuin stamp from June 2022.
Ise katagami is also a traditional industry in SuzukaCity, and the goshuin stamp gives you a sense of the unique atmosphere of SuzukaCity where this shrine is located.
Please check Mizugaki-JinjaShrine 's official Instagram for the latest stamps and distribution times.
Tsubakinakato-JinjaShrine (SuzukaCity)
Tsubakinakato-JinjaShrine (Tsubaki Nakato Shrine) is a shrine located in Ichinomiya-cho SuzukaCity, and there is Hanachozu decorated with seasonal flowers on the grounds.
The above photo was taken on June 8, 2022, and is Hanachozu decorated with hydrangeas.
This shrine started Hanachozu in October 2021, and it seems that they started Hanachozu after the regular festival held at that time was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The flowers in Hanachozu are changed every season, and they seem to be particular about keeping the color of the flowers consistent ♫
On this day, the colors were all blue-based hydrangea, and the lovely colors gave a soothing feel to the rainy season...
Tsubakinakato-JinjaShrine 's commitment lies not only in its Hanachozu, but also in its goshuin stamps.
Every month, we distribute two types of seasonal goshuin stamps, each of which depicts a lion's head, the object of worship, and seasonal flowers.
The goshuin stamp for June 2022 features water lilies and hydrangeas, and the colors are lovely to feel the feeling of early summer.
This shrine got its name as `` Tsubakinakato-JinjaShrine'' after ``Tsunami-ki Shrine'' and ``Naka-to Shrine'' merged, but some of the goshuin stamps have the name of the shrine before the merger. It is distributed.
You can check the latest stamps and distribution times on Tsubakinakato-JinjaShrine 's official Instagram.
It's about a 10 minute drive from the aforementioned Mizugaki-JinjaShrine, so be sure to enjoy the Kyu-Ise Hanachozu Hanamode pilgrimage, which takes you through both of them.
Jindate Shrine (KuwanaCity)
Kotate Shrine is a shrine located in Oaza Eba KuwanaCity, and Hanachozu on the grounds is decorated with seasonal flowers.
The above photo was taken during the hydrangea season, and in addition to the hydrangeas, there are also lilies, rhododendrons, and water lilies in Hanachozu, giving it a very gorgeous finish.
Please take a look at the official Instagram of Kaminate Shrine, which introduces pictures of Hanachozu and paper-cut goshuin stamps made using Ise katagami paper.
There are no photos of the goshuin stamps in this article, but the papercuts of dragons and lion dances are extremely delicate and beautiful, like art.
Hoseiji Temple (KuwanaCity)
Hojoji is a Jodo Shinshu temple located in Kayamachi KuwanaCity Mie Prefecture, and the water bowls on the grounds are decorated with seasonal flowers.
The above photo was unveiled on June 1, 2022, and there are chrysanthemums and gerberas floating in the water bowl on the right, and hydrangeas on the left.
Please take a look at Hoseiji Temple's Instagram, where we post the latest information on Hanachozu and introduce daily life, events, and events at the temple.
The official Instagram is updated almost every week, and you can also see posts filled with the thoughts of the chief priest and deputy chief priest.
Kazahaya no Sato
Lastly, I would like to introduce Kazahaya no Sato, a flower garden located in hekicho TsuCity City.
Inside the park, you can admire seasonal flowers, but they are also very particular about their Hanachozu, and during the plum, wisteria, and hydrangea seasons, beautiful Hanachozu is performed.
Here is Hanachozu photographed on June 9, 2022↓
It's a beautiful Hanachozu that will make you fall in love with the many brightly colored hydrangeas...but it's actually a piece of art that depicts something.
Its true identity is...a pumpkin carriage!
Green moss forms the outline of the carriage, and hydrangeas represent the riding space and wheels.
A fantasy Hanachozu that is just like a fairyland!
This Hanachozu was made by the staff at Kazahaya no Sato's admission reception desk, and videos of how to make Hanachozu are posted on Kazahaya no Sato's official Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
I couldn't help but say, "Wow!" at so many clever techniques.
The hydrangea festival will be held at Kazahaya no Sato until July 17, 2023 (Monday), and you can admire approximately 77,000 hydrangeas of 37 varieties.
The hydrangeas, which are one of the largest in the Tokai area, are a sight to behold, so be sure to check them out.
This year, if you enter by 6:30 pm, you can leave at any time, so you may be able to see a fantastic scene of sunset and hydrangea!
*The above photo was taken at 18:41 on June 9, 2022.
The hydrangeas of Kazahaya no Sato are introduced in detail in the article below.
What did you think
I was captivated by how beautiful the flowers floating in the chozubachi were.
The publication date of this article is the height of the hydrangea season, so I'm sure people are performing hydrangea Hanachozu all over the country.
Please use this article as an opportunity to go and check out Hanachozu at your local shrine or temple.
Fugamaru-chan (article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
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