[2025 Ikeda Attraction] Travel Guide for Kyuan-ji (Updated Jun)

Spring brings peonies and azaleas, Early summer showcases hydrangeas and water lilies, Autumn is adorned with vibrant autumn leaves, Winter features sasanqua and wintersweet... This flower temple offers a variety of seasonal blooms to enjoy 🪷 The highlight of this temple is undoubtedly the colorful "floating hydrangeas" placed on the water, creating a mesmerizing view! Please note that bus services are limited, and on weekends, buses tend to be crowded both ways. Make sure to plan your trip with ample time. For families with small children, driving to the temple is highly recommended𓂃𓈒𓏸 Best time to see hydrangeas: Mid to late June On your way back, why not stop by "Yatto Pudding," located just a 3-minute walk from the neighboring station "Ishibashi Handai-mae"? This popular café stays open until late ☕️ The cozy interior, with its warm wooden accents, creates a welcoming atmosphere 😌 Their pudding is rich with the flavor of eggs, perfectly complemented by caramel and lightly sweetened whipped cream—an absolutely delightful treat! Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (irregular holidays) Be sure to check it out𓅯 ⸒⸒

#Osaka Transportation Guide The most beautiful sight in Osaka in June is the hydrangeas at Kuanji Temple! The layers of petals shimmer in the sun✨️, isolating the hustle and bustle of summer from outside. In addition to the vast sea of ​​hydrangeas, the temple also hides rare species such as the sala bisaphora. Strolling among them, the cool and peaceful atmosphere makes time slow down. 🌸 Osaka Kyuanji Hydrangea Festival 📍Address: 697 Fushio-cho, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture 📅 Event period: June 15th to July 2nd, 2025 ⏰ Business hours: 9:00~16:00 💰 Tickets: 300 yen 🚃 Transportation Guide 1. Hankyu Bus: Take the Hankyu Bus to "Kuanji" stop and get off there. It's the most convenient! 2. Tram + Bus: ◦ Take the Hankyu Railway to Ikeda Station, then take the Hankyu Bus and arrive at Kuanji Station in about 10 minutes. ◦ Or take the subway from JR Osaka Station to Ikeda Station and then take the bus. 3. Self-driving: Navigate to "Osaka Kuanji Temple". There is a parking lot inside the temple (parking spaces are limited, so it is recommended to arrive early). #旅游万粉支持计划 #Let's go first #城市达人计划 #Travel with interest #OsakaTravel #OsakaWorldExpo #OsakaHydrangea #OsakaHydrangea

📍Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture Kyuanji Temple in Ikeda City, located in the northern part of Osaka Also known as the "Temple of Flowers," you can see seasonal flowers. In spring, there are peonies and Hirato flowers, in summer, hydrangeas and rhododendrons, in autumn, autumn leaves, and in winter, plum blossoms and camellias. Hydrangeas are especially popular🪷 Last year, I went on the first day, and the hydrangeas floating on the water were about 4 minutes, but the hydrangeas in the temple grounds are mesmerizingly beautiful. I also found a heart-shaped hydrangea in the third photo♡ Please enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Osaka🔖 ⚫︎Access From Hankyu Ikeda Station, take the Hankyu bus for 15 minutes, get off at Kuanji Station _ _ _ _ _ #Free hotel stay

Hydrangea Wall If you go to Osaka this time of year, you should visit the impressive Hydrangea Temple, Kuanji Temple💠 This year, the Hydrangea Wall will be open again from tomorrow, June 15th to 30th, with the pond covered in hydrangeas✨ It's so beautiful, so please go and see it~ Also, they're offering "Hydrangea Papercut Stamps" for a limited time only from June 8th to July 7th, and these stamps are really cute, so I recommend them✨ I'm going to Kansai next week, so I hope it's sunny 📍#Kuanji Temple Address: 697 Fushio-cho, Ikeda City ★A short walk from the Hankyu Bus "Kuanji" stop at Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line TEL: 072-752-1857 Opening hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission fee: 300 yen #Traveling with Me

❶Kyuuanji Together with Kyoto's Sanmikado Temple, it is known as the Temple of Flowers, offering different dreamy sceneries throughout the year, but my favorite is the thousands of hydrangeas blooming here in summer💐! Floating above the 'Hydrangea Section' pond, the view is spectacular and dreamy 🎫300 yen 📍697 Fushio-cho, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture ❷Hasedera Kamakura is not just about the sea and the Slam Dunk spots, but also the stunning views of the hydrangea season🌟~ The Hydrangea Buddha Pond and Hydrangea Path within the temple are must-visit spots! 📍3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🎫900 yen ❸Meigetsuin In June, this place transforms into a sea of hydrangeas, and the originally solemn temple becomes a bit more gentle because of these colors. The blue hydrangeas scattered around the temple are also known as 'Meigetsuin Blue'! 📍189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🎫500 yen ❹Sanmikado Temple The summer-limited beautiful scenery that I can't forget must include this place! The must-see hydrangea scenery in Kyoto is right here, with a dazzling array of flowers as if falling into a dream😭 📍21 Shigatani, Todou, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture 🎫500 yen ❺Zenpukuji Your hydrangea-loving heart will definitely not refuse this place! The mountain full of hydrangeas is simply stunning, and it's not an exaggeration to say that you can feel the healing energy of nature here, enjoying the happiness of a whole sea of flowers all to yourself 📍1372 Oharano Oshio-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🎫500 yen ❻Yanagidani Kannon Yangko Temple 5,000 hydrangeas bloom together, and the carpet of colorful hydrangeas is insanely beautiful! Don't miss the popular ins 'flower hand water' spot, where you can take incredibly beautiful pictures without any filters~ 📍2 Jododani, Donodani, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 🎫700 yen