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Daifuku-ji Temple

大福寺

Mountain temple overlooking the small Inohana lake. Check out the Deva statues at the gate. This is an excellent place if you're in town during cherry blossom time, and if you miss it, check out the Hantoshi-zakura cherry blossoms which are in bloom from mid-autumn to early spring.

Address: Mikkabi-chō Fukunaga 220 - Kita-ku
Price: ¥500, children free

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