Jokoji Temple
“A widow's grief became a temple — and every June, 2,500 irises bloom.”
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Jokoji Temple is a lesser-known Zen Buddhist temple in Obama city, Fukui Prefecture. It was founded in 1630 by a woman called Jokoin to pray for her dead husband, a major daimyo, and parents. The temple still preserves letters and calligraphies by her as well as a portrait. The temple was damaged by fire in the twentieth century and abandoned, but it was reconstructed in 2001. Today it is well-known by locals for the Japanese iris festival. About 2500 Japanese iris flowers blossom from early to mid June on the temple grounds, creating a beautiful scene that flower lovers will appreciate.
| Spot Name | Jokoji Temple |
|---|---|
| Postal Code | 〒917-0055 |
| Address | 1 Obamaasama, Obama City, Fukui |
| Telephone Number | 0770-53-2327 |
| Official URL | https://jyoukouin.jimdofree.com/jokoji-english-version/ |
| Keywords | Art & Architecture, History |
