Tokuen-ji Temple
徳円寺 (佐那河内村)
A high-altitude Jodo sect temple in a natural park, famous for its ancient wild rhododendrons blooming in late spring.
What it is
- A Jodo sect temple founded in 1824 by Priest Tokuen.
- Located at an elevation of 700 meters within Higashiyama-kei Prefectural Natural Park.
- Built through the cooperation of local believers during the Bunsei era.
- Situated near the upper reaches of the Saga River in Sanagochi Village.
What to see
- Hundreds of wild rhododendrons growing across the temple grounds.
- Ancient rhododendron trees that are over 120 years old.
- Scenic views from the temple's high-altitude location in the natural park.
When to go
- Late April to early May to see the rhododendrons in bloom.
Getting there
- A 40-minute drive from JR Tokushima Station.
- Located 50 minutes by car from the Tokushima Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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