Early Morning Hydrangea Photography Tour at Iwafune-ji Temple
A Photography Tour of Hydrangeas Drenched in Morning Dew, Set in a Special Time and Place
Launched this fiscal year (Reiwa 8) as part of our city’s morning sightseeing program, this photo tour takes place at Iwafune-ji Temple—known as the “Temple of Flowers.” It combines the special experience of an “early-morning private tour guided by a temple attendant” with the scenic beauty of the hydrangeas (tripod use is permitted only for this event).
Reservations & Registration
- How to Register
Apply by calling the Kizugawa City Tourism Association or sending a reservation email (yoyaku@0774.or.jp).
- Registration Period & Deadline
- Registration is required at least 5 days before the tour date.
- Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance; 100% charge thereafter
Basic Information
- Season
- Mid-June
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- Available (Please confirm)
- Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- Meeting time: 5:30
- Schedule
- JR Kizu Station (5:30 a.m.) – Iwafune-ji Temple (5:45 a.m.) – Hydrangea Photography Tour with the Temple Steward (6:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.) – Feedback Session and Tourism Promotion (7:45 a.m.) – Iwafune-ji Temple (8:00 a.m.) – JR Kizu Station (8:15 a.m.)
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Group Size
- Maximum 15 people
- Language Support
- Staff: Japanese(The front desk staff speak Japanese, but we have a Poketalk available.)
- Accessibility
- Not accessible (stairs present)
- Notes
- The event will take place even in light rain; it will be canceled in case of severe weather.
Pricing
- List Price
- 3,000 yen per person
*Subject to change - Included in Price
- Entrance Fee
- Not Included in Price
- Admission fees, parking fees, and personal expenses
Access & Meeting Place
- Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
- JR Kizu Station
Kizu-Ikeda, Kizugawa City - Parking Information
- Please use the Iwafune-ji paid parking lot. (300 yen)
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- Kizugawa City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
- Address
- 23-1 Usanami Higashi-Maeda, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City
- Phone Number
- 0774－39－8191
Area & City/Town Introduction (Kizugawa City)
Kizugawa City is located at the southern tip of Kyoto Prefecture and is a place where visitors can easily experience history and culture firsthand, with convenient access from Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
Dotted with ancient temples standing in serene tranquility—such as the former imperial capital “Kyōnin-kyō” and the National Treasures “Jōruri-ji” and “Kaijūzan-ji”—the city offers a glimpse into Japan’s traditional landscape. The area also boasts the “Kamikoma Tea Wholesale District,” a Japan Heritage site where the rich aroma of Uji tea wafts through the air, as well as a wide selection of unique bakeries and dessert shops.
Come spend a special time in romantic Kizugawa City, where you can indulge your five senses and soothe both body and mind.
