The temple is known as "Daruma Kannon", and in the precincts of the temple is enshrined a seated statue of Bodhidharma Daishi with a height of about 5 meters. increase. In addition, there are many relics left at the temple related to "Ittetsu Inaba", who served Dosan Saito, Nobunaga Oda, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi during the Warring States period and was listed as the leader of the three Mino people.
enkianthus perulatus
enkianthus perulatus
The temple is also famous for its enkianthus perulatus, and about 1,200 enkianthus trees are planted in the gardens and on the mountain behind the temple grounds, some of which are over 350 years old. In spring, small white flowers bloom all over, and in autumn, the crimson leaves are spectacular. The garden is open to the public every spring and autumn, and you can enjoy the cedar moss and the Dodan garden.
Daruma memorial service
Daruma memorial service
It is held in mid-January every year. The offered daruma dolls are piled high and lit with green bamboo called "fukutake". Numerous daruma dolls are thrown into the blazing fire and a memorial service is held while worshipers watch. Ignition around 1pm. Date: Sundays between January 12th and 18th Time: 9:00-17:00 *Parking is not available.
Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival
It is held every year on August 18th in conjunction with the public display of the principal image. Starting around 7pm, about 50 lanterns and 500 candles with wishes written on them are lit one after another, enveloping the temple grounds in a fantastical atmosphere. Time: 18:00-21:00 *Parking is not available.
Detail
Visiting hours
8:00-17:00
admission fee
free
closing day
7 days a week
Garden visit
You can enjoy special viewing of the garden during the flowering of the Enkianthus campanulatus and autumn foliage season. Spring: mid-April Autumn: mid- to late November For details on admission fees during special opening hours, please contact the temple.
Access
Take bus N72-86 (towards Takatomi) from JR Gifu Station (Platform 12) or Meitetsu Gifu Station (Platform 4). Get off at "Takatomi Dairyuji-mae" and walk for about 3 minutes.
Operating interval: Approximately every 15 minutes Travel time: Approximately 35 minutes
