Shiofune Kannon-ji — Attraction in Tokyo

Missed the spring azaleas, but also missed the crowds 😊 Can be a quick stop or take your time through meandering paths, mini trails. Good place to take in the temple grounds beautiful nature & serenity. Definitely visit during April-May to enjoy the highlight of the landscape, azaleas littered all around like a bowl of pom poms.

Parking available (go very early or late in the day).

Update Went during azalea season, it is beautiful and worth a trip. Go the week before golden week, azaleas in good bloom and crowd is not bad. Parking is...

This is a really great temple to visit. Known for its big Buddha Statue and an abundance of Azaleas. So if you love Azaleas I highly recommend it. It can be a little crowded during that time of year so be mindful of that. Parking will cost you about ¥700 yen if you drive. Other than the Azaleas and the Buddha statue they have food trucks, shops and so on. If you’re lucky you might catch a live performance. This place is definitely a must visit,...

Saturday trip to the Azalea Festival at the 1300 year old Shiofune-Kannon-ji Temple. It is reported to have been built somewhere between the years 645-650. It is known as a temple of flowers and has an azalea garden with over 17,000 trees of 15 different types. I humbling experience. I hope to return and I highly recommend this temple...