[2024_Cherry blossom spot in TsuCity geinocho ③] Cherry blossoms at Fumonji Temple, a famous temple with cherry blossoms and legends

Fumonji is a Shingon sect temple located in the forest geinocho TsuCity, and is said to have been founded in the first year of Daido (806).

This temple has many temple treasures, including a group of Buddhist statues such as Dainichi Nyorai and Fudo Myoo, as well as the principal image of the Eleven-faced Kannon.

An opening day(March 31st in 2024) is set to coincide with the spring cherry blossom festival, andthese temple treasurescan be viewed on that day.

In addition, Fumonji Temple has many cherry blossom trees, and when the temple is in full bloom, the locals set up banners and lanterns for the cherry blossom festival, and when the temple is in full bloom, the precincts are decorated with cherry blossoms.

Fumonji Temple has many cherry blossoms blooming within its grounds, and when they are in full bloom, the cherry blossoms extend outside the temple walls.

Many cherry blossoms are planted in the courtyard in front of the central gate, and when the flowers fall, a pink carpet spreads out.

Weeping cherry blossoms and large cherry blossom trees decorate the grounds around the main hall, and the venerable cherry tree, known as the ``Cherry Blossom of Potomac,'' is especially noteworthy. This cherry treeis the same sapling that was donated to Washington DC in 1912 by YukioOzaki then Tokyo's mayor, and is the largest cherry tree at Fumonji.

At night, the cherry blossoms transform into a fantastic sight.

The pink to red lights from the lanterns illuminate the cherry blossoms, creating a vivid and bewitching atmosphere. This is my favorite spot because it seems to have a different face during the day and at night. This temple is usually quiet, so it is recommended for those who want to take their time and enjoy the view.

I especially recommend visitingduring the magic hour after sunset, when the contrast between the still blue sky and the cherry blossoms illuminated by the red light is particularly vivid and makes for great photographs.

1264Hayashi, Geinomachi, TsuCity, Mie geinochoLocation:

access:

・ Approximately 4.5 km from JR Kansai Main Line "Seki Station", approximately 10 minutes by car

・ About 6 km from JR Kansai Main Line, Kisei Main Line "Kameyama Station", about 15 minutes by car

・Approximately 3.2 km from Meihan National Highway "Seki IC", approximately 5 minutes by car

If you are coming from Seki IC, there is a signboard at the Hayashi intersection along Prefectural Route 10 (Tsuseki Line).

・Approximately 4.5 km from Ise Expressway "Geino IC", approximately 10 minutes by car

If you are coming from TsuCity or the Ise Expressway "Geino IC", you will see a signboard along Prefectural Route 10 (Tsuseki Line) at the intersection where Family geinocho Hayashi store is located.

parking:

Yes (Several parking spaces are available next to the outer gate. During the cherry blossom festival, temporary parking lots may be set up depending on the situation.)

*Please refrain from parking on the street as there are residential buildings nearby.

In this topic article,we introduced the cherry blossoms atFumonji Temple. What did you think?

As the name suggests, ``The famous temple of cherry blossoms and legends'', please come and visit Fumonji Temple this spring, where you will be greeted by beautiful cherry blossoms.

In addition, Fumon-ji Temple houses a group of Buddhist statues that are designated as tangible cultural properties by TsuCity, as well as the legendary "Ghost One Sleeve" that is said to have been left behind by a ghost. March 31st, 2017), and you can see these temple treasures. We have written a report on this topic along with the highlights of the cherry blossoms, so if you are interested, please take a look at the report.