[Yamanashi Prefecture] The head temple of the Nichiren sect! The 400-year-old weeping cherry tree is a spectacular sight at "Mt. Minobu Kuonji"

"Minobuyama Kuonji" is located on the slope of Mt. Minobu in Yamanashi Prefecture. In the 13th century during the Kamakura period, Nichiren Shonin, the founder of the Nichiren sect, established this temple as the head temple of the Nichiren sect. As a result, monks train day and night, and you can occasionally hear them chanting sutras. In addition, various treasures and cultural properties, including national treasures and important cultural properties, are preserved, and it is a temple of high historical and artistic value, as well as one of Yamanashi Prefecture's leading cherry blossom viewing spots. There are particularly many weeping cherry trees, and the 400-year-old weeping cherry tree in front of the main hall is a spectacular sight! Best time to see weeping cherry blossoms: mid-to-late March Other cherry blossoms: late March to early April During the cherry blossom viewing season, restrictions on private cars are imposed, and general vehicles are prohibited from passing through, and parking is prohibited in the parking lot in front of the mountain gate except for related vehicles. You must take a paid temporary shuttle bus from a designated location to visit the temple. However, after 4:00 p.m. in the evening, traffic restrictions are lifted and general vehicles are allowed to pass through. Location: 3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture Visiting and reception hours: 5:00 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. Admission free *Treasure museum is paid Parking fee required *Parking below Kanromon is free Access: 12 minutes by bus from JR Minobu Station on the Minobu Line, 17 minutes on foot from the bus stop, 14 minutes by taxi from Minobu Station #Seasonal places in Japan #Yamanashi Prefecture #Shrines and temples #Famous cherry blossom spots #Breathtaking views