[Kanto area ]Recommended temples and shrines where you can enjoy Hana-Tezui

At "Shimotani Shrine "in Ueno, Tokyo, Hana-Temizu is held on the first day of every month. The water is covered with colorful flowers. Seasonal flowers such as hydrangeas during the rainy season and sunflowers during the summer are used to decorate the area. Sometimes florists in the neighborhood of the shrine are left to their own devices to create floral hand-watering basins, so visitors can enjoy many types of flowers as if they were laid out in a bouquet.
"Shimotani Shrine "is a historic shrine founded in the Nara period (710-794) and is the oldest Inari shrine in Tokyo. It enshrines the deity Ootoshi no Kami (Great God of the Year) as its main deity, and is beneficial for improving one's luck at work. It is located not far from Ueno Station, so you can drop by and pay a visit before work.

Location: 3-29-8 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Hana-Temizu is held regularly at "Mannenzan Horinji Temple "in Waseda, Tokyo. It is one of the places in Tokyo where flower hand-watering is held more frequently than any other place in Japan. Colorful flowers float in two round bowls in front of the main hall. Flowers are also placed in the te-mizusya, so visitors can enjoy hana-te-mizu at every corner of the temple. The temple's chief priests take care of everything from buying the flowers to making the floral water fountains.
Not only the flower hand-watering basin, but also the red seals with cute illustrations and delicate cutouts are handmade by the abbot and temple staff. The temple has been loved by people since its establishment in the early Edo period (1603-1868), probably because of the hospitality of the priest. You can also enjoy the flower handmade water made by the priest with worshippers in mind on the temple's Instagram.

Location: 1-1-15 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Hana Tezui is held irregularly at "Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ", a popular tourist attraction in Kanagawa Prefecture. Seasonal flowers such as chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, and sunflowers decorate the hand-watering area. You can check the flower hand-watering event on Instagram at "" of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine.
Since the opening of the Kamakura Period, this shrine has long been worshipped as the guardian deity of Kamakura. There is a lot of nature in the spacious precincts, and you can enjoy the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. You will be healed not only by the flower water, but also by the nature sprouting in the precincts of the shrine. This is a shrine that you should visit at least once when you come to Kamakura for sightseeing.

Location: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

"Hase-ji Temple "is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The temple grounds extend from the middle of Mount Kannon to its foot. The temple grounds in the mountains have a small path of hydrangeas, and around the rainy season, as many as 2,500 hydrangeas of 40 different varieties bloom in the temple. In accordance with the hydrangea season, "Manjidaike Pond "at "Hase-ji Temple "is also decorated with hydrangeas. The pond is lined with hydrangeas of various sizes and colors, creating a fantastic sight.
In addition to the hydrangea flower hand-watering, you can also enjoy beautiful natural flowers such as plum blossoms, lotus, and lilies. Take a leisurely stroll through the spacious nature-rich precincts and refresh yourself.

Location: 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Admission: Adults 400 yen / Children 200 yen

At "Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine "in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Hana-Temizu is held almost every weekend. There are many temples and shrines that hold Hana-Temizu in Kawagoe City, but "Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine "is considered to be the birthplace of Kawagoe Hana-Temizu. The hand-watering basin is decorated with colorful flowers to heal the hearts of visitors.
"Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine "has many halls of worship, where various deities are enshrined. There are unique gods such as the god of victory, the god of eyes, and the god of complaining. After enjoying the flower water, let's go around the temple grounds. You are sure to find a god who can help you with your problems.

Location: 19-3 Minamidori-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama

At "Saimyoji Temple in Saitama Prefecture ", Hanatemizu is always held. The flowers are changed every Friday, so you can enjoy a different floral arrangement each week. Flowers floating in round pots are well-designed and popular among photo enthusiasts. Wool-felted dolls are also displayed along with the flowers according to seasonal events.
If you visit Koedo "Kawagoe ", which is also a tourist destination, this is a temple you should definitely stop by. Don't miss not only the well-designed flower garden, but also the historic main image of the temple, which was built in the Kamakura period (1185-1333).

Location: 61 Kogaya, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

The "Tama Shrine "in Chiba Prefecture regularly holds flower hand-watering ceremonies. A cute frog welcomes you to the water closet, where colorful seasonal flowers float in the water. "When you visit Tamama Shrine ", get a red seal featuring the beautiful Hana-Tesui. The flowers of Hana-Tesui are printed on a transparent film, on which the red seal is written. You can enjoy the colorful flowers when you look through the light. The patterns of the clear red seals change periodically, making it an irresistible alternative for those who collect red seals.
"Tamama Shrine "enshrines three of the gods of the nation's creation. Since there are blessings for a wide range of wishes, please visit the main shrine to receive the power of the deities after enjoying the flower water ceremony.

Location: 2126 Tama, Togane City, Chiba Prefecture

"Amabiki Kannon "in Ibaraki Prefecture hosts the Mizunaka Hana in early summer. The temple grounds, located halfway up Mt. Amabiki, are filled with colorful hydrangeas in June. After the hydrangea festival is held, hydrangeas float all over the pond on the temple grounds. The underwater flower arrangements, which can only be seen once a year, are well worth seeing. "Since there are ducks in the precincts of Amabiki Kannon ", if you are lucky, you can see the underwater flowers and the ducks together.
Unusually, there are also peacocks on the temple grounds. You can see peacocks everywhere on the temple grounds. There are many other things to see at the temple besides the beautiful Chinese flowers of hydrangeas.

Location: 1-1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki

Hana-Temizu is held irregularly at "Fukusenji Temple "in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The temple is famous for its Dharma dolls, and the collaboration of Dharma dolls and flowers is a lovely way to enjoy Hana-Temizu. You can check the temple's Instagram for more information about Hana-Temizu.
"Fukusenji Temple "sells not only regular red seals, but also birthday red seals. The seasonal designs handwritten by the temple staff are very cute. Both the flower water basin and the red seal are handmade and warm. Enjoy the lovely hanatemizu at the temple where you can relax and feel at ease.

Location: 707, Hidaka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture

Hana-Temizu is held irregularly at "Shimono-Hoshimiya Shrine "in Tochigi Prefecture. Depending on the season, flower iris, hydrangea, chrysanthemums, and other flowers are used to perform hana-temizu. You can check the shrine's Instagram to see when the Hanatemizu is held.
It is a historic shrine founded in the Nara period (710-794), and it is believed to bring good luck and increase one's financial fortune. The shrine is surrounded by rich natural surroundings, where you can also receive the power of nature. "Enjoy the flower hand-watering ceremony at Shimono-Hoshimiya Shrine "and recharge yourself with the power of God and nature. You will be healed both mentally and physically.

Location: 1530 Shimokoyama, Shimono-shi, Tochigi-ken

We have introduced temples and shrines where you can enjoy Hana-Temizu in the Kanto area. Some temples and shrines hold flower-tezui regularly and others irregularly, so it is recommended to check Instagram or the official website before you go. After purifying your body and soul with the beautiful flower hand-water, visit the main sanctuary and receive blessings as well.