Shiofune Kannonji Temple
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Shiofune Kannonji Temple

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  • Ome
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Time Out says

Regarded by locals as a 'temple of flowers', the Shiofune Kannonji temple in Ome City has over 20,000 azaleas that bloom beautifully every year from mid-April to early May. Its many attractions include the historical Main Hall that dates back to the Muromachi period (1336-1392) as well as the towering Shiofune Peace Kannon statue, which overlooks the azalea valley.

While admission is usually free, there's a ¥300 entry (primary school students and younger children ¥100) during the azalea festival. (Check the temple's Facebook page for the latest blooming updates.)

Details

Address
194 Shiofune, Ome
Tokyo
198-0011
Price:
Free (Azalea Festival admission ¥300, primary school and younger children ¥100)
Opening hours:
8.30am-4.30pm daily

What’s on

Shiofune Kannonji Azalea Festival

For much of the year, Shiofune Kannonji is a quiet temple on the foothills of Ome, off the beaten path. However, once a year, crowds flock to see the temple grounds come to life in a vibrant array of colours during the annual azalea festival. The main attraction of this festival is the scenery: a spectacular display of 20,000 azaleas of 20 varieties that blanket a valley with a patchwork of pink, white, purple and green colours. The best time to see them is around Golden Week.  Coinciding with the bloom, the Shiofune Kannonji Azalea Festival is also hosting a fire-walking event on May 3 to pray for the blessings of the deity Fudo. The public is welcome to take on the challenge of walking over red-hot charcoal in exchange for a charm that is said to help ward off evil. There's a ¥300 entry fee (primary school children and younger ¥100) during the azalea season. Check the temple's Facebook page for the latest blooming updates. 
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