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.

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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

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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