Myōyū-ji Temple
The weeping cherry tree, designated as a municipal natural monument, is famous. During its blooming season, it is illuminated and draws large crowds of visitors. This cherry tree stands 17 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 3 meters. It is said that about 130 years ago, parishioners of the temple brought back a sapling after visiting Kuonji Temple, the head temple of the Nichiren sect in Yamanashi Prefecture, and planted it here.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Myōyū-ji Temple 0770-58-0280 Wakasa Obama Tourism Association 0770-52-3844
- Address
- 福井県小浜市中井13-60
- Getting There
- 15 minutes by car from JR Obama Station Approximately 20 minutes by car from Obama IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
