Peonies at 'Sekkoji (Some-dera)' in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, to Reach Full Bloom During Golden Week (April 28 - May 10)
Sekkoji Temple in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, has announced that 360 varieties and 2,000 peony plants will reach their peak bloom during the Golden Week holidays, transforming the temple grounds into a floral paradise.
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Sekkoji Temple (387 Someno, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mt. Nijo in Katsuragi City. It is well known for housing Japan's oldest stone Buddha and the legend of Princess Chujo, as well as being a famous spot for peonies, Chinese peonies (shakuyaku), and winter peonies. In the spring, 360 varieties and 2,000 peony plants bloom in a vibrant array of colors, transforming the entire garden into a Pure Land of flowers.