[Mitsuzo-in Temple/Saitama Prefecture] "Angyo Sakura" where you can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom early

Mitsuzo-in Temple in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The date of its founding is unknown, but it is said to have been rebuilt in 1469. It was founded by Eikai Hoin and is said to be a branch temple of Mumuraiju-in Temple, a subtemple of Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto City. The principal image is Jizo Bodhisattva. It is said to have been the Buddha that Taira no Masakado always carried close to him. When you think of Mitsuzo-in Temple, you think of the Angyo Sakura. Also known as Okita Sakura. It was bred by Okita Yuji. It was planted on the approach to the temple at the request of the previous chief priest. It blooms earlier than Somei-Yoshino, has a slightly darker pink color, and is slightly smaller in size. The soft cherry blossoms decorate the temple grounds, creating a truly beautiful sight. They were in full bloom, making the area even more gorgeous! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥTemple name: Mikkō-in ꕥAddress: 2008 Angyohara, Kawaguchi, Saitama ꕥAccess 🚌🚏Kawaguchi Station East Exit → 🚏Minego → 10 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Kawaguchi #Angyo Sakura #Mikkō-in #Temple Tour