Blossoming Flowers of Daruma Temple

The Lucky Daruma Temple, Katsuoji, has not only autumn leaves, but various flowers to enjoy year round.

Admire the Cherry Blossom, Rhododendron, and Hydrangea Festivals with a rejuvenating sense of freshness which changes with the seasons.

My visit was a little too late to see the cherry trees blossom, but I decided to visit twice to get the opportunity to admire the flowers. Around May 20th I marveled at the beauty of the Rhododendron. Then at the beginning of June I took in the magnificence of the Hydrangea and day lilies after a light rain.

I felt my body was showering in the fragrance of the green leaves while my spirit was left with a sense that it had been purified. Truly, a visit to this temple is to not only connect with Buddhist deities, but to enjoy the blessings of nature itself.