Yorinji Temple

Yorinji Temple

Designated a historic site by Fukushima City, Yorinji Temple is famous not only as a cherry blossom spot but for its abundance of flowers. It’s said there are over 20,000 anabells and 5,000 hydrangeas, making it a popular place to visit during its blooming season (typically mid-June to early July).

The purification well here is full of beautiful flowers from the area and watched over by small o-jizo-san - stone statues of a Buddhist deity said to protect children. Larger statues also dot the grounds of the temple, wearing traditional red caps and bibs; these are usually gifts offered by locals as a way of showing respect.

There is a cafe on the grounds which sells gluten-free pizza made on site.

A trip to the south of Fukushima City pairs well with seeing the Tired Gundam, a short five minute drive away.

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Best Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
ParkingFree
Entrance FeeFree
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AccessIsakusan-13 Oda, Fukushima, 960-1104
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By Car: 20min drive from Fukushima Station

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