[Until the end of September! ] Pay attention to the “Harmony Wind Chime Festival” and stylish cafe at Kozenji Temple IgaCity ♪
掲載日:2023.09.12
Kozen-ji Temple is a Soto sect temple located in Iga City IgaCity, andwas founded approximately 600 years ago by Kaiou Genshun Daiosho, andwas renovated about 5years ago for the first time in 200 years.
In this article, we will introduce you to the charm of Kozenji's "Harmony Wind Chime Festival," which is visited by many tourists from outside the prefecture.
What is the “Warming Wind Chime Festival”?
Originally, it was a temple only visited by dancers, but they wanted to attract as many people as tourists, including local people, so they devised the Wind Chime Festival about five years ago...!
The wind chime festival, which also prays for the eradication of the coronavirus, has become a summer tradition in Iga Ueno, and has become a popular scenic spot that attracts many tourists from outside the prefecture.
About the period of the wind chime festival
This year, the event will start on July 25th (Tuesday) and run until September 30th (Saturday).
The flyer for the wind chime festival states that it is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but you can visit the shrine at any time and even enjoy it in the evening when it's cool.
What are the highlights?
wind chime
The 1,700 wind chimes are impressive! Clear origami cranes, ones with colorful strips of paper, and wind chimes with various patterns are displayed, and when the wind blows, you can enjoy the pleasant harmony of sounds♪
windmill
The eye-catching color and the way it is decorated like a jewelry box are also attractive! When the light hits it, it sparkles like a jewel.
It seems that many people take photos with their dogs here.
*Please be careful not to mark your dog.
Check out the wind chimes you can buy!
At Kozenji Temple, you can purchase three types of wind chimes: glass, ceramic, and iron.
Prices range from 1,000 yen to 2,000 yen, and there are various patterns, and some people buy them as souvenirs or gifts.
(I have purchased several types of wind chimes so far, but I especially recommend iron wind chimes because they have a cool and beautiful sound♪)
Please come and pick it up.
“Drawing wind chimes” that can be enjoyed by both children and adults
![painted wind chime](https://www.kankomie.or.jp/rails/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBeXBuQXc9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--81351488a92d87745b17bf367849046fab04ff5f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCem9MWm05eWJXRjBPZ2wzWldKd09oSnlaWE5wZW1WZmRHOWZabWwwV3dkcEFpQURNQT09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--acfc2d56203a918f0fee940e9067ce1a2533fa75/F632BEAA-509B-4B20-A37B-34EC0CE14ECE.jpeg)
You can draw a picture on a ceramic wind chime with a strip of paper that has been prayed for.
Many people seem to give it as a gift.
You can jump in for 1,500 yen each, so why not try it out with your friends?
There are also stores where you can get prayer strips from Kozenji Temple!
At the Iga store recommended by Kozenji, you can receive a prayer strip of paper with your purchase.
We are currently recruiting participating stores, so please check the URL.
*This offer is for a limited time until September 30th.
"Kozenji" detailed information
〇Address 3260 Ueno Tokuicho, IgaCity
〇Telephone number 0595-21-0657
〇Access
Train/10 minutes walk from Iga Railway "Nishiote Station", 15 minutes walk from "Uenoshi Station"
Car/10 minutes by car from Nakase IC on the Meihan National Highway, 5 minutes from Ueno Higashi IC
〇Parking lot: Approximately 20 spaces *Visitors only
〇Official URL
Kozenji Instagram
Please come and visit the wind chime festival, which can be enjoyed until the end of September to ward off evil spirits.
I want to go with Kozenji as a set! 《HANAMORI COFFEE STAND》
Close to Kozenji Temple, fried bread and coffee shop, HANAMORI COFFEE STAND is very popular♪
Delicious fried bread and coffee!
fried bread
By using non-glutinous rice and glutinous rice from Iga, it absorbs less oil and enjoys a fluffy, light texture and chewy texture. We use a blended oil that includes cottonseed oil, so it's not too oily, so some people might prefer both...♪
The price is reasonable at 200 yen to 290 yen! The most popular plain (cane sugar) is a product that is easy to eat for both children and adults.
You can enjoy 5 different flavors, and there are also seasons where limited-time products are released, so be sure to check out their Instagram for the latest information♪
coffee
You can enjoy 4 types of coffee roasted by Circus Coffee in Kyoto♪
Basho Blend that gives you the depth and richness of coffee, Spy Blend that has a sour taste, Congo Virunga National Park roasted single beans, decaffeinated Mexican Organic... In addition, we also have juices and lattes that are easy for children to drink, as well as Iga Matcha and Hojicha. You can also enjoy the drinks you used!
Rest area and souvenir sales too
There is a rest space in the store where you can eat and drink. Check out the sale of stylish Basho motif goods!
At the attached "Iga Mono Shop", you can purchase IgaCity 's special products and souvenirs.
“HANAMORI COFFEE STAND” detailed information
〇Address: 3370 Ueno Nishimachi IgaCity, Nishimachi Yakanai
〇Telephone number 0595-51-5535
〇Access
Train: 4 minutes walk from Iga Railway “Nishiote Station”, 7 minutes walk from “Ueno City Station”
〇Business hours Weekdays/9:30-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays/9:00-17:00 (irregular holidays)
〇Parking lot: Approximately 10 spaces behind the store (you can enter from the back entrance of the store)
〇Official URL
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