[2025 Nagaokakyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Yōkoku-ji Temple (Yanagidani Kannon) (Updated May)

The spot we will introduce this time is Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple. The autumn leaves at Yokokuji Temple turn beautiful colors in autumn. The peak of autumn leaves is usually from mid-November to early December. If you visit during this time, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves. Moreover, this is the birthplace of flower water, so you can see various flower water fountains all year round. You can see autumn leaves and flower water fountains during the autumn leaves🍁 season. 📍 Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple Address: Jodo-Yadonotani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 9:00-17:00 Parking available, 500 yen / 1 hour ticket🎫: 500 yen for adults, 700 yen during the week　Free for high school students and younger #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #autumn leaves #autumn leaf viewing #autumn leaves spot #winter trip #flower water fountain #power spot

●Name Yanandani Kannon Yokokuji Temple ●Benefits Cures eye diseases ●Tour time 60 minutes ●Admission fee 300-1,000 yen ●Access 40 minutes walk from Hankyu Bus "Okukaiinji" 15 minutes by taxi from JR "Nagaokakyo Station" Free parking if you come by car ●Points You can enjoy beautiful flower water fountains according to the season There is also a scenic garden, so there are many things to see The hydrangeas in June and the autumn leaves are especially beautiful #Kyoto #Temples and shrines #Flower water fountains

#aprilblooms It was founded by Enjin, who founded Kiyomizu-dera Temple in 806 during the Heian period. It is located in the mountains of Nagaokakyo and is also called "Western Kiyomizu". Since ancient times, the "Okozui" that springs from the precincts has been said to have the benefit of healing eye diseases, and since the Heian period, it has attracted faith mainly among people suffering from eye diseases. It has a deep relationship with the emperor and court nobles, and items received by the imperial family and historical dignitaries are placed in the temple treasury. You can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves from around late April to fresh green, from June to early July, and beautiful autumn leaves from mid-November to early December. Among them, about 5,000 hydrangeas blooming in the precincts are the largest in Kyoto, and the "Yanagiya Kannon Hydrangea Week" is held around June every year, and you can enjoy the corridor leading from the shoin to Okunoin and the path leading from the main hall to the inner temple.

#springwander If you’re looking for a peaceful and picturesque spring getaway in Kyoto, Yanagidani Kannon Yōkoku-ji is the perfect spot. Nestled in the mountains of Nagaokakyo, this historic temple is known for its stunning seasonal flowers, especially cherry blossoms in spring. The serene atmosphere, combined with the beautifully maintained temple grounds, makes it an ideal place for a relaxing stroll. One of the highlights of visiting Yōkoku-ji in spring is the breathtaking flower-framed water bowls (temizuya), which reflect the beauty of the season. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or simply love nature, this temple offers plenty of picturesque moments. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Gorgeous cherry blossoms and a peaceful atmosphere. ✔ Unique flower-framed water bowls that change with the seasons. 📍 Address: 2 Jododani, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto 617-0855, Japan #YanagidaniKannon #Yokokuji #Kyoto #Japan #CherryBlossoms #HiddenGem #SpringTrip #Sakura

#springwander If you’re looking for a peaceful and scenic spot in Kyoto, Yanagidani Kannon Yōkoku-ji is a must-visit! This historic temple, nestled in the mountains, is known for its seasonal flowers that bloom beautifully throughout the year. In spring, the cherry blossoms and fresh greenery create a breathtaking landscape. Walking through the temple grounds feels like stepping into a serene, hidden retreat. The temple is also famous for its “flower ceiling” (hanatenjō), a unique display of vibrant floral patterns inside one of its halls. It’s a perfect place to escape the crowds and soak in Kyoto’s natural beauty. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Stunning seasonal flowers, including cherry blossoms in spring ✔ A peaceful and hidden gem away from the tourist crowds 📍 Address: Yanagidani Kannon Yōkoku-ji, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan #YanagidaniKannon #Yokokuji #Kyoto #Japan #SpringInKyoto #HiddenGem

#DomesticTravelRecord Yanagidani Kannon (Yanagiji Temple) is a temple with a history of about 1200 years located in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto. Even in the cold season, just walking along the approach to the temple in the crisp air makes you feel like your heart is purified❄️✨ Inside the temple grounds, you are greeted by a "flower water fountain" in the shape of this year's zodiac animal, the snake🐍🌸 The colorful presentation in the cold weather left a lasting impression on me, and I couldn't help but want to take a photo📸✨ And what really blew me away was the huge lantern! Its presence, visible from the approach to the temple, is so unforgettable that you will never forget it once you see it. It further enhances the solemn atmosphere of the entire temple. This temple, located in the mountains, is attractive not only in winter but also in every season. Especially during the hydrangea and autumn leaves season, the temple is crowded with many visitors, and you can enjoy a different look✨ 📍Basic information • Temple name: Yanagidani Kannon Yanagidani Temple • Location: Jododani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture • Access: Take a bus or taxi from JR Nagaokakyo Station or Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin Station • Visiting hours: 9:00-16:00 • Recommendations: Seasonal scenery, flower water fountain (including snake year design!), impressive lanterns ⚠️ Please check the visiting information on the official website before you go out! #KyotoTrip #KyotoTourism #kyoto #YanagidaniKannon

This is a Nishiyama Jodo sect temple located in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture❤︎ A seasonal sight at Yanagidani Kannon in autumn🍁 "Yanagidani Kannon Autumn Leaves Week" is currently being held♡ The special opening of Kamishoin, where you can view the famous garden (Jodouen) during the autumn leaves season, is wonderful~ʚ♡ɞ A field of beautiful autumn leaves spreads beyond the red carpet🍁🍁🍁 The reflections on the desks in Kamishoin are beautiful🍁✨✨ The grounds are very wide and have differences in elevation, so the best time to see the autumn leaves varies depending on the location, so you can enjoy the gradual coloring of the leaves🍁 There are cute flower water basins💚💛❤️ If you look up, you can see the heart in the sky🩵 It's about time to go see the bright red autumn leaves~❤︎︎** ** ✰ ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 📍Location: Yanagidani Kannon, Yanagi Temple 🇯🇵2 Jododani-Donoya, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 📲075-956-0017 🕰️Opening hours: OPEN: 9am-5pm 💰Price per person: Kamishoin special open house 1,500 yen ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ✰ #Kyoto sightseeing #Domestic travel record #Autumn leaves #Japan #Kyoto

Nowadays, flower water basins are decorated in various temples all over the country 💐 The temple where they originated is here, "Yanokuji Temple." The temple where such photogenic flower water basins originated also has a spectacular view of autumn leaves! This time, we will introduce the spectacular autumn leaves! Yanokuji Temple will hold "Yanagidani Kannon Autumn Leaves Week 2024" from November 16th to December 1st, 2024! ! During this period, you can enjoy the following! [Flower water basins that look great on social media] Yanokuji Temple's best flower water basins, with maple leaves lined up in seven colors✨ It is no exaggeration to say that this flower water basin is synonymous with Yanokuji Temple! The ones arranged in the shape of a heart are also beautiful 🤩 Of course, they also do regular flower water basins, and there are more than 10 other places in total, so you can enjoy just the flower water basins 😍 [Special Opening of Kamishoin] Kamishoin, which is open only once a month on the 17th, is open to the public for a special period! Red maples visible through the window behind the Akai carpet 🍁 Is there ever a more beautiful sight than this ✨ This is a separate fee from the admission fee, but it's definitely worth seeing‼ ️ Kamishoin admission fee: 800 yen [Illumination available] Illumination is also available 🤩 Bamboo lanterns are installed throughout the temple grounds, and the designated scenic spot Jodoen, Kamishoin, and Okunoin corridor are open to the public, and the dragon water basin beautifully colors the night ✨✨ However, the date of the event has been decided! ▪︎Dates: 11/9 (Sat) (pre-opening), 11/16 (Sat), 11/17 (Sun), 11/22 (Fri), 11/23 (Sat), 11/24 (Sun), 11/29 (Fri), 11/30 (Sat) ▪︎Time: 17:00-18:30 ▪︎Price: 2000 yen That's it! What do you think? A recommended spot to see autumn leaves at least once! Be sure to go this season! The best time to see the leaves is late November! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜 📍Yokokuji Temple Address: Take a taxi from Nagaokakyo Station Access: Jodotanidonotani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission fee: 700 yen 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

🌟 Highlights: Features: Autumn Hanachozu and mountains of red leaves ❤ Recommended reasons: Yokokuji Temple is located in the valley of Jodo Valley Hall, surrounded by lush trees. The mountain gate stands at the foot of the mountain, and you will like it from a distance. 🌹 When you enter the temple, you will receive a guide to the visit path and Hanachozu location. What is "Hanachozu"❓ The temple's chozubachi is filled with clear water, and colorful flowers float on the water, presenting different styles with the changing seasons. This is a seasonal decoration that has become popular in Kyoto temples in recent years. ✅ Must experience: Although Yokokuji Temple is inconvenient to reach, its beautiful seasonal Hanachozu has become popular on social media. There are more than a dozen of them, each with a clever design using a variety of flowers. With this map, you can find and check in one by one, which is an interesting experience under the maple trees. ✅ Must experience: Yokokuji Temple is surrounded by dense mountains and forests. Whether it is cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, or red leaves in autumn, the ever-changing seasonal scenery is infinitely charming. The most beautiful maple leaves are on the back mountain. Near noon, the sun finally shines on the bottom leaves. Whether dark or light, red or yellow, they exude a lively joy in the mountain breeze. 🚌 Transportation: It is recommended to take a taxi from Komyoji Temple.

Yanagidani Kannon Yodokuji Temple🤍 A temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect located in Jododani, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture. 　 This is a historic temple that has been worshiped by many people, including the Imperial family, as a place of prayer to heal eye diseases since the Heian period👀⭐︎ It is famous as a temple of Okozui (water of the water ...

Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji (Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji) Jododani Donotani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture This is a wonderful temple in Kyoto♪ It is famous as a place to pray for the healing of eye diseases, but the floral water basins (hanachozu) are so beautiful that just looking at them is soothing (*˙˘˙*)ஐ Depending on the season, you can see various flowers such as cosmos and hydrangeas, but the gradient of the autumn leaves is the best! There are five types of floral water basins: "Dragon Chozu", "Moss Chozu", "Garden Chozu", "Love Chozu", and "Koto Chozu", so you will be excited to find each one! Since it is the temple of the Eye Kannon, they sell blueberry-flavored candies designed with the character "me" (eye). Highly recommended as a souvenir♪

Yanagidani Kannon (Yanidai Temple), located near the border between Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture and Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, is famous for its flower-shaped lanterns. Of course, the flower-shaped lanterns are wonderful, but you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in any season, whether it's cherry blossom season, hydrangea season, or autumn leaves. It is also a location for movies and commercials, so it is quite sentimental. Especially before Golden Week, there are stalls selling bamboo shoots, a local specialty picked in the bamboo groves along the way, so it is fun to stop by. #Yanagidani Kannon #Kyoto

Tired of going to Fushimi Inari Shrine at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto You might as well walk farther to this super beautiful Yang Gu Temple😍 Late June is the season of hydrangeas Yanggu Temple is not only full of hydrangeas There are also transparent umbrellas of hydrangea to buy! Super beautiful! Be sure to wear a yukata for more beautiful photos If you get tired of buying ordinary guards, you can buy a hydrangea guard Then immediately plug it into the bun on your head! #Yangguji Temple #Kyoto #Japan #Shrine

I went to Yokokuji Temple in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture! They hold a hydrangea event only in June, so there are photogenic spots everywhere. The combination of the hydrangea stairs and the torii gate is especially amazing. The first photo was taken after waiting in line for about 30 minutes. If you go, please be sure to wait in line too. The hydrangea plastic umbrellas were also cute, and you can borrow one at the reception desk. Why not try using them as props when taking photos? #0 yen travel

This time we will introduce Yanagidani Kannon/Yogokuji Temple, the temple where the flower water fountain was first created☺️ From early June to early July, it is also a famous hydrangea spot where about 5,000 hydrangeas bloom in the temple grounds, the largest scale in Kyoto, and during the hydrangea season, you can see a very beautiful flower water fountain in the temple grounds💐 In front of the torii gate, there are plenty of sights to see, such as the Oinari Flower Stairs decorated with hydrangea pots, and the hydrangea corridor that continues from the Shoin to the Okunoin♪ Don't miss the umbrella sky with Felissimo's hydrangea umbrellas❣️There are many photogenic spots, and it's a wonderful place to enjoy taking photos🥰 💠Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week💠📍Jodo-Yadonotani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture⏰9:00-17:00 💰700 yen, 1500 yen if combined with Kamishoin#Kyoto #HydrangeaSpot #YanagidaniKannon #YogokujiTemple #Umbrella Sky #Felissimo #Hydrangea umbrella #Photogenic spot #Kinki Tourism

Hydrangeas bloom in Japan from early June to early July every year. Yanagiya Kannon Temple in Kyoto, Japan, regularly holds "Hydrangea Week" events. About 5,000 hydrangeas are in full bloom in the temple, forming a dreamy sea of ​​purple, blue and pink flowers. The temple has also arranged several check-in spots, including the flower-viewing water house and hydrangea corridors set off by hydrangeas, and the shrine entrance decorated with many "hydrangea umbrellas". The transparent umbrellas with hydrangea patterns create a beautiful picture on the green road, making it one of the must-visit flower viewing check-in spots. Yanagiya Guanyin Hydrangea Week Address: 2 Jododani-do Nodari, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan #June2024 #Hydrangea

#Travelwithme I went to see the hydrangeas, which are in season, during a temporary visit to Japan!! ️ It was really hot before the rainy season🥵 It was a day where I was soothed by the hydrangeas and was able to recharge my energy🤗

The hydrangeas will soon be in full bloom✨ But there's one spot in Kyoto that you definitely won't want to miss! ️ This time, we will introduce "Yokokuji Temple" in Nagaoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. In recent years, it has become popular to float flowers in a water basin called "hanachozu", and this is said to be the birthplace of this trend😍 In June, about 5,000 hydrangeas of 27 varieties will bloom into large flowers, brightening up the temple grounds, and the hydrangeas will be used to decorate the water basin✨✨ Not only the water basin, but also the "umbrella sky" with hydrangea-patterned umbrellas hanging from it and the stairs with hydrangea flower pots will create even more photogenic😆 The entire temple grounds are photogenic spots↗️ This event is held from "June 1st to 30th"🗓️ [Access tips that I don't really want to tell you] It's difficult to get to Yokokuji Temple unless you take a taxi... It takes about an hour to walk... Recommended for those who want to save on taxi fares and have a driver's license! There is an Orix Car Share near Nagaokakyo Station, so please use that 💡 You can go there and come back with a 3-hour rental! Please consider it! That's it! How about it! Please visit this hydrangea-worthy spot in Kyoto! ~~ ...

Today, we will introduce the Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Festival, "Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week"! Every year from early June to early July, you can enjoy about 5,000 hydrangeas at Yanagidani Kannon, the largest scale in Kyoto. This is a seasonal June event at Yanagidani Kannon. In addition to the hydrangeas blooming in the temple grounds, the hydrangea decorations and flower water fountain are also highlights! Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2024 Address: Jodotanidonotani 2, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture Access: About 10 minutes by car from Nagaokakyo IC Viewing fee: 700 yen (excluding Kamishoin) Note: The photos are from the past, so you may not see the same ones. Please be careful! #Travelingwithme #Hydrangea #Rainyseason #Kyototourism

I would like to introduce "Yanagaya Kannon Yodokuji Temple" in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture. This temple is the birthplace of flower water basins, and is decorated with cute flowers. It is located in the mountains, so we recommend going by car, such as a rental car. On the left side of the shrine office, there is a well-like place where you can draw water that is said to be good for your eyes. To visit the temple, pay 500 yen at the shrine office and follow the route from the main hall on the right. There are flower water basins here and there along the route, which are great photo spots. There are many types of goshuin stamps, and they will be written on the spot, so we recommend requesting one before visiting and receiving it after. 2 Jododani Donotani, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 617-0855 #FreeHongKongAirTickets #KyotoTourism

#KyotoTourism I went to Yanagidani Kannon Yodo-ji Temple during the hydrangea season 😌 The admission fee is 700 yen. The parking fee is 500 yen for the first hour. After that, it is 200 yen for each additional hour ♪ The hydrangeas were beautiful and it was a very photogenic place ✨ The photo spots were crowded ☀️ I liked the hydrangea stairs and the road lined with hydrangea-patterned umbrellas ✨ There are surprisingly many stairs, so it's easier to see if you wear comfortable clothes and shoes when visiting ✨ It gets really crowded during the hydrangea season, so be careful as you will have to line up to take photos and buy tickets ✊ #KyotoTrip #Hydrangea #YanagidaniKannon #Yodo-jiTemple #trip

Where to go on May Day? Don't go to the overcrowded Kiyomizu-dera Temple or Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine anymore. The flowers at Ryoan-ji Temple and Yagyu Kannon Temple are in full bloom. Why not get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the flowers in peace? 【Origin of the Temple】: Yanagani Kannon (Yangokani Temple) is located in the Bamboo Township and Otsukon area. It is the last temple of the main headquarters of the Nishiyama Jodo Sect. The founder of the temple is Yanzhen Sengdu, who founded the Kiyomizu Temple. The spiritual water "Duco Water" in the temple is said to be good for eye diseases. Since ancient times, it has been a place for believers to pray for the recovery of eye diseases. Liugu Guanyin is also revered as the patron saint of eyes. 【Transportation】: ·tram 1. Get off at "Nishizan Tennozan Station" on the Hankyu Railway, transfer to a Hankyu bus, get off at "Okukaiinji Station", walk for about 40 minutes, or take a taxi for about 10 minutes 2. Get off at Nagaoka Tenjin Station on the Hankyu Railway, transfer to a Hankyu bus, get off at "Okukaiinji Station", walk for about 40 minutes, or take a taxi for about 10 minutes 3. About 15 minutes by taxi from JR "Nagaokakyo Station" ・Car: About 10 minutes by car from Nagaoka-Kyo Ramp (Kyoto Shunsen Expressway) ※A shuttle bus runs from the east exit of Hankyu Nishizan Tennozan Station and the west exit of JR Nagaokakyo Station on the 17th of every month (one-way 300 yen) ※Even if the departure time has not yet arrived, if the bus is full, the bus will depart first.

[Ryugu Kannon and Yanggu Temple]is a temple located in the deep mountains of Nagao-kyo, Kyoto Prefecture, with a history of 1200 years. It is a temple that blesses eye health and is also famous for viewing purple sunflowers🍃 in addition to autumn maple leaves🍁. Every year during the rainy season, the purple sunflowers in the temple compete to bloom, filling the courtyard with dreamy shades of blue, purple, red, and white. In recent years, it has become popular because of the "flower watering" in the temple. There are two flower watering areas in the temple, namely the "Dragon Flower Watering" and the "Courtyard Flower Watering". "Shoushui" is similar to a hand-washing sink, but specifically refers to the place where Buddhist devotees wash their hands in temples and monasteries. "Hua Shoushui" is the practice of regularly cutting various flowers and placing them in a basin, creating a serene and meditative atmosphere in addition to enjoying the beauty of the flowers. During the rainy season, take a walk in the damp courtyard 🏡 and feel the tranquility and peace brought by nature. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city, and feel your own soul being purified. Regular ticket: 500 yen Transportation: Get off at Hankyu "Nishiyama Tennozan" station or JR "Nagaokakyo" station, and take a taxi for about 15 minutes.

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