Kosokuji Temple

While crowds queue at neighboring Hasedera Temple, Kosokuji sits quietly just across the lane with an equally beautiful but far more intimate garden. The temple is renowned among flower enthusiasts for its extraordinary variety, plum blossoms in February, wisteria in April, hydrangea in June, and camellias in winter. A small aviary in the garden adds to the charm, and the 200-yen entry fee keeps crowds minimal.