Cherry blossoms in Minobusan Kuno-ji Temple

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Shirai Masamiさん(@1min.traveller)がシェアした投稿 – 2019年 1月月14日午前4時40分PST

Kuonji is the head temple of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism in Yamanashi prefecture that was founded in 1274.

Sanmon gate(21m high and 42m wide).
It is one of the biggest Sanmon Gate in Japan.

Over 400 years old Shidare-Zakura cherry blossoms.
You can take this beautiful picture in front of Soshido ( Founder’s Memorial Hall ).

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This ropeway brings you to the summit of Mt. Minobu where you can pay a visit to Okunoin Shishinkaku temple.
View from the window was also beautiful.
To see this scenery you should get on the left side of the ropeway.

Information

Best time to see cherry blossoms

Between late March to early April

Admission fee

free

Opening Hours

5:00 to 17:00

Access

Shinjuku Station Bus Terminal in Tokyo → Approx. 3 hour 30 min. by Express Bus -> Minobusan bus stop → 5 minutes walk