The hydrangeas at Daijiji Temple in Shima are in bloom! They are in full bloom now.

I visited on May 24th, and although some of the flowers were in full bloom, overall it seemed like they still had a long way to go!

According to what I heard, the flowers tend to bloom earlier every year, but this year the best time to see them is expected to be early June.

June 8th (Saturday) and 9th (Sunday),

The Hydrangea Festival and Hydrangea Marche will be held.

●8th 13:00～ Folk song (dance)

●9th 13:00～ Wind orchestra concert

Both days 10:00-15:00 Outdoor tea ceremony (matcha), hydrangea goods sales, etc.

*The market, including food and drink booths, will be held in the Daijiji Temple parking lot, so please use the paid parking lots nearby if you visit.

It looks like the hydrangeas will be in full bloom soon♪ Be sure to come and see them!

Daijiji Temple is home to approximately 1,500 hydrangeas.

The best time to see the hydrangeas is early June, when you can see this beautiful hydrangea road!

It has a nice atmosphere even on a rainy day!

*This photo was taken last year by Mie Travel Ambassador Fugamaru-chan.

Daiji Temple is the resting place of Kawamura Ukon, the commander of the Kuki Navy Nakirimaru, and his powerful subordinates.

for bringing good fortune, and is also known as pray for good health​a place where people can , such as warding off cancer and illness, and preventing weak legs and backs.The temple is home to Benzaiten and Hotei, two of the Seven Lucky Gods who are known

Popular charms include the beautiful Benzaiten charm (500 yen), the school bag-shaped charm for school children (500 yen), the charm to prevent cancer (500 yen), and the charm to prevent weak legs and hips (500 yen).

The goshuin (red seal) is also beautiful and will be written on the spot.

​The "Hydrangea Konpeito Sugar" (500 yen), available only at this time of year, is also adorable!

*If you would like to receive a temple seal, amulet, etc., please press the intercom inside Daijiji Temple.

[Address] 409 Nakiri, Daio-ShimaCity Shima-shi, Mie Prefecture

[Telephone] 0599-72-0089 (Daiji Temple)

[Access by public transport]

From Kintetsu Ugata Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Gozako for about 20 minutes, get off at the Nakiri bus stop and it is a short walk from there.

[Access by car]

Approximately 35 minutes from Shiraki IC on the Second Ise Road

【parking】

Free (20 cars) Available

*The parking lot cannot be used on the day of the Hydrangea Festival. Please use the paid parking lots nearby.

Daiji Temple is known as the Hydrangea Temple, but during my visit I learned that it is also a temple where many people pray for good fortune and good health, and is deeply religious.

Be sure to visit the shrine not only during hydrangea season, but also whenever you visit Nakiri, Daio Town.