Iwata is located in 130km east of Nagoya, 200km west of Tokyo. This mid size city is famous
for a pro-football team, Jubilo.
We read an article in the news paper saying that wistaria trellises are beautiful at a temple
there. A bit far away from Tokyo, but yes they were actually beautiful.
designated as local and
national natural monuments.
1.5m long bunches are
hanging down from the
trellises, which cover the
entire garden of the temple.
We were struck by the beauty
of light purple wistaria.
nearby, but unfortunately it was
too late for azalea blossom.
Rather, iris was beautiful.
