[2024_Cherry blossom spot in TsuCity geinocho] Cherry blossoms at Chotoku geinocho Geino-cho TsuCity
掲載日：2024.03.29
At geinocho Temple, Geinomachi, TsuCity, there is a cherry tree called ``Ryuozakura'' which is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. This variety of cherry blossoms is a different species of cherry blossoms called Fugenzakura or Fugenzo, and it blooms later than Someiyoshino and Yamazakura.Cherry blossoms will soon bloom in various parts of Mie Prefecture, andthere are Yoshino cherry trees in front of Chotokuji Temple, which is a spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms along with Ryuozakura, so this time we will introduce the cherry blossoms at Chotokuji Temple.
*Pleasefollow good manners and enjoy your sightseeing so that everyone will want to visit again.
*Photos in the article were taken before 2023.
What is Chotokuji Temple?
Chotoku-ji Temple is located in Unrin-in, geinocho TsuCityIt is inof the Soto sectAt the templeThe official name of the temple is Shojuzan Chotokuzen.temple. Although the origin is not certain, KakichiIt is believed to have been created before 1442.
This temple is the family temple of the Unrinin clan, which was locally powerful in the Middle Ages.There is a memorial tablet of the great swordsman ``Tsukahara Bokuden.'' In addition, in front of the main hall of the precincts,『Dragon King』cherry blossoms"The cherry blossomsis planted,Designated as a natural monument of Mie Prefecture.
Highlights of cherry blossoms at Chotokuji Temple①
The main highlight of Chotokuji's cherry blossoms is the Ryuo-zakura, which is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture.
This cherry tree is a variety called Fugenzakura or Fugenzo, and it blooms later than the more commonly known Someiyoshino and Yamazakura.
It is a variety that blooms with young leaves and flowers.The tree is approximately3m tall and has a beautiful cup-like shape with branches that branch from the base and is a sight to behold.
By the way, the name of the variety Fugenzo comes from the factthat ``the teeth (leaves) come out before the nose (flowers)'', which is compared to the elephant that Fugen Bodhisattva rides.
Additionally, there is a legend surrounding this temple called ``The Legend of the Dragon King,'' and it is said that the cherry blossom seeds gifted by the dragon have grown to this day as famous trees since ancient times, and have come to be called ``Ryuo Cherry Blossoms.''
Highlights of cherry blossoms at Chotokuji Temple ②
There is another highlight of the cherry blossoms at Chotokuji Temple.
Ryuo-zakura is a late-blooming cherry tree,sowhenYoshino cherry blossoms bloom, Ryuo-zakura'sbuds are still just beginning to swell, as shown in the photo above.
In front of Chotokuji Temple there is a row of Somei Yoshino cherry trees whichare commonly enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing, and you can also enjoy the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms shortly before the Ryuo Sakura bloom.
There is a signboard for Ryuo-zakura in front of Chotoku-ji Temple, so at first glance you might mistake the Ryuo-zakura variety for Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, but Chotoku-ji Temple from the front, reflected with the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, is a wonderful piece of scenery that gives you the feeling of spring.
By the way, the tree you can see behind this signboard is Ryuozakura.
Ryuozakura blooms after the Someiyoshino cherry blossom season, so if you visit at different times, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms twice, so why not visit Chotokuji to see the two types of cherry blossoms?
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Red and white weeping plums and green moss
There are red and white weeping plum blossoms in front of the gate of Chotoku-ji Temple, which decorate the front of the gate in February (mid to late February).
In addition, the beautiful green moss on the grounds is pleasing to the eye.
Access/Parking
Location: Geino-cho, TsuCity City geinochoUnrin-in Temple 107
access:
・Meihan National Highway “Seki” Approximately 1 from "IC"0km, approx. by car15minutes
・Isedo “Geino” IC” to approx.6km, about 1 by car0minutes
Parking:There is a parking lot across the road in front of Chotokuji Temple.
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TsuCityA 3m tall cherry blossom tree planted in the front garden of the main hall of Chotokuji Temple.
It is a rare species that flowers and leaves appear at the same time, and blooms in late April, after the pale pink, five-petaled, Someiyoshino cherry trees, and wild cherry trees have bloomed.
Chotoku-ji Temple is also called Ryuo-ji Temple, and legend has it that the dragon king who lived in the deep water in front of the temple gave cherry blossom seeds and dragon scales to the priest and taught him how to pray for rain in the dry sky.
It was designated as a prefectural natural monument on February 1, 1941 (S16).
How was it?
In this topic article,we introducedthe cherry blossoms at Chotokuji Temple.What did you think?
, you can enjoy two types of cherry blossoms, Someiyoshino cherry blossoms and Ryuo cherry blossoms, in the same place,although the seasons are slightly different.At Chotoku-ji Temple
In addition to cherry blossoms, you may discover something different by changing the season.
There is also a huge stone called Tojiishi nearby. If you are interested,please come and visit us.
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sharpening stone
There are hollow marks in places on the huge stone, as if it had been sharpened with a knife, and it is said that this was the final sharpening mark of a swordsmith who lived near Unrinin Castle during the Muromachi period. In the front are three Jizo Bosatsu statues that are believed to have been carved during the Edo period to pray for safety.