Flower Festival of Kokubunji Temple

Flower Festival of Kokubunji Temple

Event Overview

A festival to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. A flower temple decorated with seasonal flowers will be set up in the precincts. * Use public transportation as much as possible. Image courtesy: Shima Tourism Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Shima Kokubunji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 3476 Kokufu, Ago-cho, Shima-shi, Mie
  • Public Transportation:   
Kintetsu Ukata Station → 15 minutes for Anjo bus, bus stop: Kokufu Shirahama, 3 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
19km 27 minutes from Ise Road Toba Minami/Shiraki IC via National Route 167
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0599-46-0570 (Shima Tourist Information Office)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units / Free. Including temporary parking.

Event Period

  • May 8, 2026 (Friday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Shima City Tourism Association

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