The Calm Beneath Crimson Eaves: Spring at Tochoji Temple

#cherryblossom25 #sakura🌸 #springitinerary #fukuoka I turned a corner and found spring waiting quietly in a temple courtyard. At Tochoji, centuries of Zen sat still beneath blooming sakura. The contrast was breathtaking—ancient red beams and stone Buddhas framed by soft, fleeting pink. I watched petals fall like prayers, slow and silent. There was no rush here, only reverence. Even the breeze seemed careful not to disturb the moment. In a city that moves fast, Tochoji blooms slowly—and that’s its gift. Tips: Visit early to enjoy the quiet before tourist groups arrive. Don’t miss the Great Buddha Hall. Easily walkable from Gion Station (Exit 1).