Best Shrines And Temples In Tokushima

Wisteria Trellis With Two Colors, Purple & Pink Blooming TogetherDougaku-ji Temple

In the precinct of Dougaku-ji Temple, the wisteria trellis make many people want to come and see it every year. Though it's not so big, the two colors of purple and pink blooming together is worth seeing.

Fluffy The Steps And Trees Are! The Moss Colors The Precinct In Deep GreenNamikiri-fudoson Temple

Namikiri Fudo-son Temple is located in the south of Tokushima Prefecture. Although it's a small temple, for the precinct is covered with moss, you can feel like to be the another world.

Poplar Spiritual Power Spot For LoveBizanten Shrine

Bizanten Shrine is very popular as a love-spiritual power spot among many women in Tokushima. The colorful 'Hime-mikuji (fortune slip) and heart-shaped stones are photogenic and attract us very much.

An Extraordinary Scene Of ' Flowing Rock Garden' I Saw While PilgrimageJoraku-ji Temple

Among Shikoku 88 Temples, the fourteenth Joraku-ji is the only temple that dedicated Mirokubosatsu (a teacher of Kukai). The temple stands on the big bedrock and the flowing rocks create the unusual scene.

Only 3 Min From The Downtown To The Silent WorldZuigan-ji Temple

Zuigan-ji Temple is located at the foot of Mt.Bizan in the downtown of Tokushima. Paving stones covered with moss and flowers adding colors modestly are certainly aspects of an old and historical temple. There're many things to see such as Tokushima's famous spring and a Christian lantern. We can't believe that 3 minutes drive from the downtown takes us to the world wrapped in silence.◎Entrance Fee: ￥300 You can see the garden till 17:30. After you ring the bell of a house and pay, a person in charge opens a small (hidden?) door to enter the garden. Free Parking lot is available.

Impressive 15m Wisteria Trellis! Climbing Wisteria In Full Bloom At A TempleJinko-ji Temple

Jinko-ji has as tall as 15m wisteria trellis that you hardly ever see other places. You can enjoy seeing the strong appearance of beautiful wisteria climbing to the sky.◎Entrance: free Season: the end of April

Mini-88 Pilgrimage Of Jizo Standing In A Mossy ForestMt.Yamainu-dake

A famous place of moss in Tokushima, Mt.Yamainu-dake. You can make a tour of mini-88 Jizo which is an easy type of genuine pilgrimage of 88 temples in Shikoku. You can get a sense of accomplishment after seeing 88th jizo, so let's make a challenge.◎50min walk from a parking lot. Rainy season is the best. It takes about 2 hours if you see all of the 88 Jizo.

Gradation Of Red, Yellow And Green Fall Foliage At Joroku-ji TempleJoroku-ji Temple

Japanese maple trees at Joroku-ji Temple change their colors severally, so you can enjoy seeing beautiful gradation of red, yellow, orange and green. Fall foliage is excellent with the tile roof and the temple gate, I was really excited to take pictures.◎Best season is the end of November to the beginning of December

White, Purple And Double Flowers! Many Kinds Of Japanese Wisteria BlossomsJifukuji Temple

Ishii town in Tokushima, Jifuku-ji temple is famous for Japanese wisteria. They hold a wisteria festival every year and you can enjoy not only the well known purple blossoms, but also the white wisteria trellis and double petaled.