紫陽花と願掛け亀の静かなお寺。 駐車場も拝観も無料の田舎のお寺です。 風情のある石畳みの参道の坂道が20mほどで、その脇に紫陽花が咲いています。 日陰の参道なので大小咲く紫陽花がそっと彩り、雨が降ればさらに風情が増します。 写真を撮られる方々もこの時期は多いですが、大きくはない静かなお寺ですのでやはり参拝される方は多くはないです。 願掛け亀と呼ばれる耳のある石亀様が願い事を聞いてくださいますので、ぜひ参拝のついでにどうぞ＾＾

(Translated by Google) June 27, 2010 Photos 9-16 Some parts were dry, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful hydrangea. I wonder if the mountain gate will still bloom from now on? May 29, 2019 Photos 1-8 I heard about Hydrangea Temple, so I visited. Only a part of the hydrangea. The best time to see it is still ahead The fresh green was beautiful. There is also a restroom in the parking lot. (Original) 22年6月27日　写真9〜16枚目 一部枯れかけた部分もありましたが、 キレイな紫陽花を堪能することが出来ました。山門はまだこれから咲くのかな？ 22年5月29日 写真1〜8枚目 紫陽花寺と聞き、伺いました。 紫陽花は一部のみ。見頃はまだまだ先ですが 新緑が美しかったです。 駐車場にはお手洗いもあります。

御朱印を書いてもらえます。駐車場もかなり広いです。工事中のところもあります。

The main hall is currently under renovation but you can still visit other parts of the complex. The colorful hydrangeas, historical buildings, graveyard, and lush green forest gave Honkoji an attractively mysterious vibe- as if you're whisked away to another realm

(Translated by Google) I visited with Aichi's famous hydrangea. The hydrangea was quite impressive on a scale. Also, unlike the Hydrangea Village in Katahara Onsen, there were surprisingly few tourists, and it was a relaxed atmosphere where mainly locals came with their families. There is a parking lot, so you can of course visit by car, but it is about a 5-minute walk from Mikane Station on the JR Tokaido Line, so it is easy to access by train (however, there is only one train every 30 minutes and there are no shops in front of the station, so it is especially convenient for returning home. recommends that you schedule your visit). (Original) 愛知の紫陽花名所とのことで訪問してみました。紫陽花の方は結構な規模で見応えがありました。 また、形原温泉のあじさいの里とは異なり、意外に観光客風の方は少なく、主に地元の方がご家族で来られている感じでゆったりとしていました。 駐車場があるので車での訪問はもちろんのこと、JR東海道線の三ヶ根駅から徒歩5分程度なので、電車のアクセスも容易です（但し概ね30分に1本＆駅前はお店がないので特に帰りは時間を計算して訪問することをおすすめします）。

(Translated by Google) I went out with high expectations because it was a hydrangea temple in Mikawa. The hydrangea here was casually blooming, and it was simple and good. It seems that it was a little early, and now is the best time to see it. If you are going from Nagoya, we recommend going by JR. It's very close to Mikane station. (Original) 三河のアジサイ寺ということで、期待して出掛けました。ここの紫陽花は、さり気なく咲いている感じが、素朴で良かったです。少し早かったようで、これからが見頃です。名古屋から行かれる方はJRで行くことをお勧めします。三ヶ根駅からすぐ近くです。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the actual hydrangea at Honkoji Temple, which is commonly known as "Mikawa Hydrangea Temple" in Kota Town. Since I visited around 9 o'clock on weekdays, the number of visitors was still sparse, but by 10 o'clock there were quite a few elderly people. Also, the slope from the parking lot to the main hall is a little up and down, so it may be a little dangerous for those who are worried about their legs. Hydrangea was planted on both sides of the approach at good intervals, so it was nice to see the mountain gate looking up and feel the history. In addition, there was also the grave of the successive owners because it is called the Bodaiji Temple of the Fukōzu Matsudaira family. The admission fee was 100 yen, but there were many fine tombs enshrined there, and it seemed like the times had stopped. Reki-jo, why don't you come visit us? (Original) 幸田町にある通称『三河のあじさい寺』と呼ばれている本光寺さんへ時期本番の紫陽花を見に行きました。平日の９時頃にお伺いしたので来訪者はまだまばらでしたが１０時を過ぎる頃にはお年寄り方が結構いらっしゃいました。 又、駐車場から本堂までは少しアップダウンの坂になっているので足腰に不安のある方には少し危ないかもしれません。 参道の両脇には、紫陽花が良い間隔で植わっておりしたから見上げる山門は風情があり歴史を感じざるを得ない所が素敵でした。 又、ここは深溝松平家の菩提寺と云う事もあり歴代の当主のお墓も在りました。 拝観料は１００円でしたが立派なお墓がいくつも祀られておりそこは時代が止まったかのような所でした。 歴女の皆さん、是非足を運んでみては?

This was the family temple of the Matsudairas. It had fallen into a state of disrepair... virtually abandoned. When I visited there several years ago one could imagine its former glory, but it was in need of some major maintenance. I’m happy to report that someone has been busy working on restoring this temple. Many areas have been spruced up and repaired. It is well worth a visit. I went there to photograph camellias. The last I visited they were very overgrown and hard to find. The experience this time was much improved. This place is known for its hydrangea, and there are signs of Sakura, maples, and ume ... promising a new look for each season.This is a place for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet and Japanese history. I’m looking forward to seeing how it progresses from here. I’ll be going again soon.

紫陽花を見に家族で初めて伺いました。西側に臨時駐車場があり、30-40台は停められそうです。「紫陽花寺」と言われるだけあって、境内は狭いですが、沢山の紫陽花でいっぱいです。雨の日に紫陽花は映えますね。とくに白い紫陽花には魅了されました。

2023/06/12 松平一族の菩提寺。紫陽花を楽しみました。4代の墓所や願掛け亀など、充実のお寺で、「どうする家康」効果なのか観光バスも来ました。椿が有名のようなので、違う季節にも来てみたいです。

This is a very ancient temple complex. It is especially beautiful during rainy season (It is famous for, and rightly so, it’s stunning array of hydrangeas. In fall, it is surrounded by vibrant maples. And in winter, there are camellias of many varieties. The complex is undergoing restoration at this time so all areas are not accessible, but it is still worth the effort to go. Hopefully it will be even more visitor friendly when restoration is complete.

6月18日見頃を迎えた紫陽花を見に参拝客も 大勢見えて駐車場は満車 紫陽花はいろいろな形.色が見られて綺麗でした。 改修の終わった本堂にも上がらせて頂きました。 紫陽花をあしらった御朱印も拝受

(Translated by Google) This is my second visit. The day I visited was June 29th, so it seems that the hydrangea is already over. Even so, I visited the bodhi of the Matsudaira family, met a "turtle", and enjoyed the hydrangea temple ~ (Original) 今回で２回目の訪れ。 訪れた日が6月29日だったので、やはり紫陽花はもう終わりのよう。 そんでも、松平家の菩提をお参りし、”亀”にも出会え、紫陽花寺を楽しみました～

参道から山門の中にかけての紫陽花が素晴らしい。 本堂拝観３００円ですが、ぜひ拝観をおすすめします。 落ち着いて、イヤナことも忘れることができますね