# Kimii-dera

> A hillside temple founded in 770, the second stop on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage, reached by 231 stone steps and known for some of Kansai's earliest cherry blossoms.

- Prefecture: Wakayama
- Type: Temple
- Address: Wakayama, Japan
- Admission: 400 yen
- Official site: https://www.kimiidera.com/

Kimii-dera stands on the slope of Mount Nagusa overlooking Wakayama Bay. Founded in 770, it is the second temple on the Saigoku Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage. Its name refers to three sacred wells on the grounds that still produce spring water. Visitors climb a flight of 231 stone steps, or use the cable car and elevator, to reach the main hall and a large gilded standing Kannon statue. The cherry trees here bloom earlier than most in the Kansai region and have long served as a marker for the local blossom season. From the upper terrace there are views across the bay and the city.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Kimii-dera?

It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kimiidera Station.

### When do the cherry blossoms bloom at Kimii-dera?

Usually in late March, among the earliest in the Kansai region.

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Source: Kimii-dera — Japan Voyage