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Jun. 17, 2025
[Image1]Fukoji Hydrangeas❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefec
[Image2]Fukoji Hydrangeas❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefec
[Image3]Fukoji Hydrangeas❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefec
[Image4]Fukoji Hydrangeas❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefec
[Image5]Fukoji Hydrangeas❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefec

Fukoji Hydrangeas
❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025
Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
The hydrangeas are currently at their best.
This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully.
Some of the earliest blossoms have begun to wither slightly.
We will update the bloom status as it changes.

Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
Parking: Available (free)
Restrooms: Available

❚ Fukoji
The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this cliff Buddha’s features into a gentle, rounded face. Although large, the Fudo Myoo here has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also called “Hydrangea Temple” for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted around the grounds. During the rainy season, visitors can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community.

■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■
From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive
From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive
From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive
From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive

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Jun. 19, 2025
Fukkoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Update as of June 20, 2025 Fukkoji Temple sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are now just past their peak viewing period. This year there are fewer blooms than usual, but they are blooming beautifully. Temperatures exceeded 30°C several days this week, so some hydrangeas look tired, but the later-blooming ones are flourishing. We will keep posting bloom updates. Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Access: About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station Parking: Available (free) Restrooms: Available ❚ Fukkoji Temple The bas-relief Buddha carved into the temple grounds, including its pedestal, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central colossal figure is Fudo Myoo (the Immovable Wisdom King). Fudo Myoo normally appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have rounded his features into a gentle face. Despite his size, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukkoji is also known as “Hydrangea Temple” because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see many hydrangea blooms alongside the bas-relief Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community. ■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■
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Fukoji Temple Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Status as of June 13, 2025 Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently about 70–80% in bloom. They should reach peak bloom this weekend. This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully. We will update the bloom status as it progresses. Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station Parking: Available (free) Toilets: Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The stone-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, measures about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also known as Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff carving. The planted hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents. ■■■ Access to Bungo-Ono City Center ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

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