All Reviews of Yanagidani Kannon, Yokoku-ji Temple

Yanagidani Kannon is best known for its seasonal flower-filled water basins, but it's not easy to get to. I happened to visit on the 17th, the monthly festival day, when they offered a paid shuttle bus, so I decided to add it to my itinerary.

The temple grounds were larger than I expected. As I made my way around, I didn't see any of the flower water basins. Later, I found out there are several purification pavilions scattered throughout the grounds, so I'm not sure if I simply missed them. If you're coming specifically for the flower water basins, I recommend checking the official website or Instagram first to confirm where they are and whether they're on display, so you don't end up disappointed like I was.

If you've traveled to Japan a lot, you're probably familiar with Yanagidani Kannon at Yokoku-ji Temple. If you've seen those dreamy photos of flower-filled water basins, that's where they're from! The seasonal flowers arranged in the temple's water basins turn the place into a work of art. You can also pray here for healing from eye diseases. Definitely recommend visiting.