Beautiful Spring at Sen’yūji Temple

Sen’yūji Temple nestled halfway up Mount Sakurai in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect and stands as the fifty-eighth temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage’s revered route of eighty-eight temples.

The temple grounds and surrounding areas offer breathtaking panoramic views that encompass Imabari’s cityscape, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, and the myriad of islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea. This vista provides visitors with a sense of peace and awe, having been a source of tranquility and inspiration for many.

About Ryuto Sakura

One of the temple’s spring highlights is the legendary Ryuto Sakura (Dragon Lantern Cherry Tree・龍灯桜). An intriguing legend accompanies this cherry tree, where it is said that on the ninth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, dragon lanterns would line up and ascend the Dragon Lantern River, eventually reaching the branches of a cherry tree within the temple’s precincts.

This tale is an integral part of Sen’yūji Temple history, enchanting visitors each cherry blossom season as they marvel at the beauty of the blooms while pondering the legend.

Spring at Sen’yūji Temple Temple is a time of serene beauty and reflection. Visitors can immerse themselves in the deep history of the place amidst the splendor of cherry blossoms, with the breathtaking views from the temple providing a magnificent backdrop.

The arrival of spring, marked by the flourishing cherry blossoms, signifies a special season in Imabari City. The picturesque scene of Sen’yūji, adorned with flowers against the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea’s islands, is truly breathtaking.

This site, where natural beauty and historical significance merge, is a destination well worth visiting.

Access and Local Area Information

• Location: 483 Bessho Kō, Tamagawa-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
• Parking: Available
• Admission: Fee
  (A road maintenance fee of 400 yen for standard cars applies)
• Contact: 0898-55-2141
  (Sen’yūji Temple)
• Lodging: Available
  (capacity for 50 people; reservation required)
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