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Places to see in Nagaokakyo City

Otokuni-dera Temple

This is the oldest surviving temple in the region, and is said to have been established by Prince Shotoku. This area, related to the priest Kukai, is steeped in history and known as the place where Prince Sawara was imprisoned. From late April to early May, around 2,000 flowers bloom spectacularly throughout the complex.

  Nagaoka Tenman-gu Shrine

Known as the place home to a relic of when the enshrined Sugawara no Michizane was relegated to the title of Dazaifu. In the east of the shrine complex is the Hachijo-ike pond, where 150 year old chrysanthemums bloom at the end of April, and the shrine is a place where visitors can really feel at one with the passing of the seasons. 

 

 

 Komyo-ji Temple

Head temple of the Seizan branch of Jodo-shu Buddhism.
Known as a famous spot to view the colours of the autumn leaves, and comes alive in late November with crowds during the autumn season. The maple trees lining the path through the temple create a beautiful coloured brocade, while the falling maple leaves at the end of autumn create a spectacular carpet of leaves. The maple trees are also worth a view in summer.

 

 Yanagidani Kannon Yokoku-ji Temple

Located within the temple grounds is the spring which the priest Kukai made appear, and whose water is known to help cure eye conditions. In late June, around 4500 flowers of around 40 types of hydrangea decorate the quiet mountainsides. In the garden there a designated and renowned "Hydrangea Path" . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Shoryuji-jo Castle Park

This is said to be the place where the daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide, Tama (also called Hosokawa Garasha), happily spent her newlywed life with the eldest son of Hosokawa Fujitaka, Tadaoki. In 1992, Shoryuji-jo Castle was designated as a city park. The beautiful park still has the original elements of the castle, creating fond memories for all visitors.