[Gunma] Hōtokuji Temple & Orihime Shrine "Maple Valley" & Ashikaga Flower Park Maple Viewing Day Trip

• * Limited Time Only! Hot spot Gunma's renowned "Hode-ji Temple
• " with its stunning maple leaf reflections, is known as the "Rurikoin Temple" of the Kanto region.
• * Ashikaga Flower Park's Illumination is consistently voted Japan's No. 1 Illumination event. The park's Great Wisteria, illuminated in purple, is an absolutely breathtaking spectacle!
• * Visit the distinctive Seven-Colored Torii Gates at Tochigi's matchmaking shrine, "Orihime Shrine"! Don't miss the "Maple Valley
• " a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves within the park.

**Hōdō-ji Temple** Hōdō-ji Temple is a historic temple nestled in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, boasting a stunning garden. Within the temple grounds lies a path called "Jizo Road," adorned with 50 Jizo Bodhisattva statues in various forms. These include the Touching Jizo, Smiling Jizo, Joyful Jizo, and Happy Jizo, all welcoming visitors with their friendly presence. Depending on the season, they may be seen wearing hats or suits, offering great comfort to those who visit. Please clasp your hands in prayer before each Jizo Bodhisattva. Every autumn, the temple's maple leaves turn red, attracting the largest crowds of maple leaf viewers, making it a popular hidden spot for autumn foliage viewing among the Japanese! In particular, the stunning reflection of the autumn leaves can be enjoyed like at Kyoto's "Rurikoin Temple," and is spectacular in both summer and autumn! **Ashikaga Flower Park** In addition to the spectacular wisteria flowers in spring, Ashikaga Flower Park's "Garden of Light," held in autu