Saifukuji Temple

Saifukuji Temple

TEMPLE

Saifukuji temple is one of the main temples in Koshimoda, a small town on the west coast of Izu. The temple holds a cherry blossom festival every year where the locals sing/dance and you can enjoy green tea. Aside from this, there is not much else to the temple as visitors are not allowed inside.

Hidden along Route 136, this temple can be easy to miss. I recommend visiting it alongside other attractions in the area if you have time.

Review

Saifukuji is another local temple which is fun to visit when there are local events, however I don’t really recommend it otherwise. The hold a yearly cherry blossom festival where the locals entertain everyone by either singing or dancing and they also provide green tea.

ADDRESS

Saifukuji Temple,
1667 Koshimoda,
Izu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
410-3304

+81558990101 (Japanese only)
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Saifukuji temple is easiest to get to by car as public transport on the West side of Izu can be quite sporadic. If you’re travelling by public transport then take the train from Mishima to Shuzenji on the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. Switch to the bus bound for Matsuzaki (松崎). Get off at the Koshimoda (小下田) bus stop.