Chinkokuji Temple Flower Festival

【鎮國寺】花まつり

Chinkokuji Temple, known as the “Temple of Flowers and Prayers,” offers beautiful blossoms throughout the year. In spring, magnificent cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, from Somei Yoshino to Gosho-zakura, including single and double-petaled varieties in white, deep pink, and even green hues.

The Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) held on April 8 celebrates the birth of Buddha. Visitors pour sweet tea over a statue of Shakyamuni enshrined in a flower-decorated pavilion to mark the occasion.

Address (Japanese)	811-3506　福岡県宗像市吉田966
Telephone Number	0940-62-0111（鎮国寺）
Event Days	April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) Late March to early April
Car Park	Available
Access	About 10 minutes by bus from JR Kagoshima Main Line “Tōgō Station” → about 15 minutes on foot from “Munakata Taisha-mae.” About 25 minutes from Wakamiya IC or about 30 minutes from Koga IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
Website	Chinkokuji Temple Official Website