Amabiki Kannon (Rakuhoji Temple)
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April — at its best. Hydrangea festival (mid-June to mid-July) with flower-filled ponds and evening light-ups.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June — at its best. Hydrangea festival (mid-June to mid-July) with flower-filled ponds and evening light-ups.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A mountain temple said to date from 587, No. 24 of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage. Known for hydrangeas, cherry blossoms and peacocks roaming the grounds.
Principal image (Enmei Kannon): Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Makabe Old Town ≈ 20 min by car
- Shunpu Banri-so (Rosanjin's House) ≈ 35 min by car
- Mt. Tsukuba ≈ 35 min by car
- Kasama Inari Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Kasama Arts Forest Park & Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- April, June — Hydrangea festival (mid-June to mid-July) with flower-filled ponds and evening light-ups
- Getting there
- About 15 min by taxi from Iwase Sta. (JR Mito Line); the city bus reaches the temple only on weekends and holidays
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free; ¥500 entry during the hydrangea festival (mid-June to mid-July)
- Good to know
- Open 8:30–17:00, no closing days. During the hydrangea festival the city bus does not stop at the temple
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info