Shiofune Kannonji temple

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A Shingon Daigo Buddhist temple located in Shiobune, Ome City, Tokyo. The temple is said to have been founded by the mythical 800 year old nun Yao Bikuni during the Taika era (645-650). The temple's principal object of worship is an 11 faced, 1,000 armed, 1,000 eyed figure of Avalokitesvara. Bigleaf hydrangeas, lilies, Japanese clover, red spider lilies, and other plants bloom seasonally on the temple's grounds. An azalea festival is held at the temple in spring when the azaleas come into full bloom.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Oumeshi Shiobune 194 Map
Area: Western Tama Area
Phone: 0428226677
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Azalea Festival period] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Beautiful and peaceful azalea temple

Reviewed : 2023.04.25

Beautiful azalea if you time it right. We went on April 24 2023 and it was a bit passed full bloom, but still over 50% blooming and not terribly crowded. There is a nice hiking path nearby which is...
Beautiful gardens

Reviewed : 2019.06.06

A lovely walk through beautiful gardens lead to this dramatic shrine in the heart of the city which gives some great views.
Shiofune Kannon ji

Reviewed : 2019.05.18

Wonderful!! Not too much people when we went there. I love the ice cream and view from the top!! Too bad the tsutsuji was no longer that vibrant in color.