Walking tour of Shiofune Kannon-ji, Ome, Tokyo 東京 青梅 塩船観音寺

Join us on a breathtaking walking tour of Shiofune Kannon-ji, nestled in the serene city of Ome, Tokyo. Experience the vibrant beauty of the azalea flowers in full bloom, transforming the temple garden into a stunning sea of colors.
Shiofune Kannon-ji has a rich history dating back over 1,300 years. Founded during the Nara period, this ancient Buddhist temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple’s peaceful ambiance and historical significance make it a treasured site for both worshippers and visitors.
In this video, we’ll explore the peaceful pathways of Shiofune Kannon-ji, showcasing the temple’s traditional architecture amidst a lush landscape. You’ll be immersed in the tranquil atmosphere, listening to the sounds of nature and feeling the gentle spring breeze.
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 We arrived at Shiofune Kannon-ji at Ome in the morning.
00:31 It is a temple of the Japanese Buddhism “Shingon sect Daigo school”
00:40 This is the main entrance called Niomon Gate
00:56 Shiofune Kannonji is called the “Temple of Flowers.”
01:16 During the Azalea Festival (around April), 20,000 azaleas bloom beautifully.
01:51 This is the ticket office
01:58 A map guide of the temple
02:13 We keep walking up to the main hall “Hondo Entuukaku”
02:55 We continue to walk towards the 1300 years old temple
03:09 Instead of going to the valley, we walk up to Bell Tower
04:26 We continue to walk up to the statue of Goddess of Mercy
04:47 Down there is the valley
05:00 Almost there
05:13 This is the view of the entire garden
05:23 I walk around the statue of Kannon (Goddess of Mercy)
06:30 We walk through the flowers
06:52 There are many paths in the garden
07:03 The flowers are so beautiful even though it is cloudy
07:32 Finally we walk down to the valley
07:54 The statue is at the top
08:41 At last, blue sky finally comes
10:31 Our visit ends here. Bye!

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