[A hidden cherry blossom spot in Yokkaichi🌸] The cherry blossoms at Ikuwayama Senpukuji Temple are in full bloom.
掲載日：2024.04.10
Ikuwasan Senpukuji Temple is a temple located on a hill in YokkaichiCity, and is actually a hidden cherry blossom spot. It is about a 10-minute drivefromthe popular bathing facility "Natural Hot Springs Ofuro Café Yumoriza."
In this topic, we will introduce how to enjoy the cherry blossoms at Senpukuji Temple and how to get there!
* The photos in this article were taken on April 7, 2024.
*As of April 7th, the flowers are about 80-90% in bloom and are at their best.
Interview/article production Mie Travel Ambassador Mariko
Also known as "Ikuwano Bishamonten"
Ikukuwayama Senpukuji Temple is a branch temple of Shigisan Chogosonshiji Temple in Yokkaichi, Nara Prefecture, and is also counted as one of the Ise Seven Lucky Gods Sacred Sites in the Hokusei region.
The main deity is a standing statue of Bishamonten, which is designated as a tangible cultural property of YokkaichiCity and Mie Prefecture. In front of the main hall, there is a statue of a tiger, Bishamonten's messenger, instead of a lion dog. The temple is affectionately known locally as "Ikuwano Bishamonsan."
At Senpukuji Temple, you can climb up to the roof of the hall as part of a ritual called "Shoufuku Nyudan."
*When you go up to the top of the hall, please put 200 yen into the box as a lucky charm entrance fee. Open the door on the right side of the hall and go up the stairs to the top.
A magnificent view of cherry blossoms at your feet 🌸
The view from the rooftop is exceptional, with cherry blossoms spreading out like clouds at your feet and the city of Yokkaichi in the distance.
It is dangerous to lean on or straddle the fence, so please be careful while enjoying your cherry blossom viewing! And don't forget to admire the cherry blossoms and pray at the shrine 🙏
*There are days when you cannot enter the temple for good fortune. If there is a sign at the entrance saying "You cannot enter the temple for good fortune today," you will not be able to climb the temple. In that case, please enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the temple grounds!
basic information
Ikuwa Bishamonten Ikuwayama Senpukuji Temple
Address: 1825-1 Ikukuwacho ikuwacho YokkaichiCity
Telephone number: 059-331-5733 (There may be times when we are not able to answer the phone)
* You can climb to the roof of the temple from 9:00 to 16:30. The entrance fee is 200 yen per person.
*Please note that there may be days when you cannot climb onto the roof.
〇Access by public transportation
Mie Kotsu bus
From Kintetsu "Yokkaichi Station", take the bus bound for Mie Danchi and get off at the "Bishamon-mae" bus stop. About 13 minutes walk
〇Access by car
Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Yokkaichi Higashi IC on the Tomei-Han Expressway
Parking available (2 parking lots, inside and outside the temple grounds, for a total of about 12 cars)
〇Toilet available
*The temple is located in a residential area. Please cooperate and do not cause any inconvenience to the residents.