Jōkōji Temple in Munakata City is known for having three giant wisteria trees over 100 years old. During the time when these wisteria flowers bloom beautifully, Jōkōji Temple is also known as “Fuji-dera” (Wisteria Temple). And every year, the “Jōkōji Wisteria Festival” is held to enjoy these beautiful wisteria flowers. The Wisteria Festival is packed with fun events such as a “tea ceremony” where you can enjoy tea while viewing the wisteria at Jōkōji Temple, and a “citizen’s festival” where local specialties are sold. Also, nighttime illumination is held where the wisteria flowers are lit up, and you can enjoy a magical wisteria world. The Wisteria Festival is an event that can be enjoyed by everyone from adults to children. Why not visit with your family and friends to see the beautiful wisteria flowers at Jōkōji Temple?
Access Information
Address: Jōkōji Temple, 1330 Eguchi, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture 811-3502
Phone Number: 0940-62-3708 (Jōkōji Temple)
Dates: Usually held from mid to late April
Business Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission Fee: Wisteria cooperation fee 100 yen
Parking: Available (Free)
Access: Approximately 11 minutes by Nishitetsu bus from JR Togo Station, get off at Arahiraki and walk for approximately 25 minutes.