The weeping cherry trees in full bloom at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu were breathtaking

I have been to Minobusan Kuonji many times to see weeping cherry trees, and this year was the best one yet. Today s walking route took us through the main gate, Monzen Town, Sanmon (three gates), and Nishidani to the Kuonji temple grounds. The route is about 3 km long, with weeping cherry trees in full bloom. Before the cherry blossom viewing, we saw the morning bell ringing and visited the grave of Nichiren Shonin. 00:00 Opening 00:52 Morning Bell Ringing Chanting the mantra (NamMyohoRengeKyo) and going to morning service 03:32 Gobyosho (mausoleum), Gosoanato (hermitage site) 04:47 Main gate 09:18 Guide map of Minobusan 09:45 Monzen Town Sanmon (three gates) bodaitei (enlightenment stairway) 20:37 Weeping cherry trees in Nishidani area 33:24 Oblique elevator 34:28 Kuonji Temple precincts 400 year old weeping cherry trees Minobusan Kuonji Temple official website Date taken : March 31, 2024 Camera : SONY ZV