A temple known as the "Hydrangea Temple," renowned for its vibrant hydrangeas. Ancient trees, including a 500-year-old Podocarpus, add to its historical charm.
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Highlights
Famous as the "Hydrangea Temple" with vibrant hydrangeas in full bloom.
Numerous ancient trees, including a 500-year-old Podocarpus, steeped in history.
Admire valuable temple treasures, including fusuma paintings attributed to the Kano school.
The legendary Myoo Sword, associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Gosugi-do hall, a shrine housed within the hollow of a giant cedar tree.
Car: 20 minutes from Takeo-Kita Interchage of the Nagasaki Expressway towards Imari (follow the signs).
JR: 20-minute taxi ride from Takeo-Onsen Station on the JR Sasebo Line. Show route
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Entrance fee / Beautification cooperation fee: 200 yen / Grounds are free to explore.
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Parking available. 100 parking spaces (free of charge).
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Overview
Taisei-ji Temple, located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, is counted among Japan's three great Fudo Myoo temples.
Established in 709 AD by Gyoki, it boasts a long history and tradition.
Taisei-ji is particularly famous for its breathtaking hydrangeas, which bloom profusely from June to July, earning it the endearing nickname, "Hydrangea Temple." The temple grounds are ablaze with color, offering a truly beautiful sight.
The temple also features numerous ancient trees designated as prefectural natural monuments, including a 500-year-old Podocarpus, offering a palpable sense of history. Among these, the ginkgo, Japanese yew, and maple trees, each over 300 years old, are particularly impressive.
Taisei-ji houses numerous valuable treasures, including fusuma (sliding doors) paintings attributed to the Kano school and the Myoo Sword, a legendary blade with ties to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Legend says that when Hideyoshi gathered famous swords from Kyushu for his Korean campaign at the Nago Castle, this Myoo Sword emitted a strange light and unusual sounds each night, startling Hideyoshi so much that he returned it to Taisei-ji.
The temple also features a Gosugi-do hall, a small shrine housed within the hollow of a giant cedar tree. This hall serves as a symbolic landmark of Taisei-ji and attracts many visitors.
Taisei-ji is a highly recommended tourist spot, where history, nature, and faith harmoniously coexist. Visit Taisei-ji and immerse yourself in its rich natural beauty and historical significance throughout the year.
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