The Furin Festival (Wind Chime Festival) held at Mitsui-dera Temple (Byodo-ji Temple) in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a summer tradition that attracts many people every year. Approximately 10,000 wind chimes decorate the precincts, and their refreshing sounds and beautiful scenery captivate visitors.
Highlights of the Furin Festival
- Furin Tunnel: The approximately 50-meter-long Furin Tunnel set up in the garden next to the main hall is spectacular! The colorful wind chimes sway in the wind, creating a fantastic space.
- Soap Bubble Time: The “Soap Bubble Time,” during which soap bubbles dance in the Furin Tunnel twice an hour, is very popular with children! It is also popular as a place where you can take fantastic photos.
- Unique Jizo Statues: After passing through the Furin Tunnel, you will be greeted by Jizo statues with unique expressions, such as the guts pose Jizo and the smiling Jizo.
- Write Your Wishes and Dedicate Them: You can purchase a wind chime within the precincts, write your wishes on a strip of paper, and hang it up.
Basic Information about the Furin Festival
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| Address | 2706-1 Ida, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture 852-0002 |
| Phone Number | 0947-42-7206 (Shingon Buddhism Omuro School Byodo-ji Temple (commonly known as: Mitsui-dera)) |
| Duration | Every year from late May to August 31 |
| Business Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Fees | 1,000 yen for adults (High school students and younger are free) only during the illumination period as an admission fee for worship |
| Parking | Temporary parking available (set your navigation system to “Tagawa Civic Stadium”) |
| Access | About a 20-minute walk from JR Hitahikosan Line / Heisei Chikuhou Railway “Tagawa Ida Station” About 40 minutes from the Higashikyushu Expressway “Yukuhashi IC” |
The sounds of wind chimes and the beautiful scenery, which make you forget the summer heat. Why not spend a refreshing time at the Furin Festival at Mitsui-dera Temple?