Syodenji – also “Shakkei” of Mt. Hiei.
And also David Bowie loved.
Shoden-ji Temple
Entsuji Temple – formerly a part of the villa of the Emperor.
This temple was originally built as an emperor’s villa, making use of the scenery of Mt. Hiei as it is in the scenery of the garden.
Shisendo Satsuki Azalea
Shisendo temple is one of Satsuki-azalea’s most famous spots in Kyoto.
Omi-maiko beach at lake Biwa.
Not bad to leave the Kyoto basin and visit the spacious Lake Biwa sometimes. Omi-maiko beach is still off season. But, walking or sunbathing there are awesome.
The oldest and largest monastery – Tofukuji Temple.
“Tofukuji temple” is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Japan. And the wooden bridge with roof crossing the valley in the precinct which is wrapped with about 2 thousand maple trees is called “Tuten-kyo bridge”, and is very famous as a sight for autumn leaves.
“Shosei-en” garden and blooming water lilies.
If you have to spend a couple hours at Kyoto station, such as train transition, we recommend that you visit “Shosei-en Garden”. Just a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station. And from now to the summer, the water lily is at its best.
“Kyoto State Guest House” in Kyoto Gyoen national park.
A new tourist spot was added to “Kyoto Gyoen National Park” where “Kyoto Imperial Palace” is located in. The facility originally for welcoming the state guest, called “Kyoto State Guest House”, is now generally open to the public.
“Kinkaku-ji” – Golden Pavilion and purple Iris.
The golden-shining temple look not to need flowers normally. However, purple Iris well suits it. One of Kyoto’s most famous temple. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf.
Ota Shrine is famous for this iris which is in full bloom now.
The iris which has been crowded in this pond since ancient times has reached today with being loved by people and protected.
“Kamo-Kurabeuma” at Kamigamo Jinjya Shrine. (May 5)
Ancient horse race that started at the Kamigamo shrine from 1093 AD and came 925th this year