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.
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.
Azalea and Rhododendron under the blue sky. At Mimurotoji.
Mimurotoji Temple has a hill where 20 thousand azaleas and 1,000 rhododendrons are planted. The azaleas’s best time has passed a little, but rhododendrons are now.
Zen temple with two windows. Genko-an Temple.
One shows enlightenment with perfect circle. And the other is a rectangle that shows perplexity. It seems that it represents a lifetime of angular person who suffer from difficulties and troubles.
An azalea heaven – Myomanji Temple in Iwakura area.
If you like to spend in silence, visit this Komyoin Temple.
Komyoin Temple is one of sub-temple of Tofukuji Temple Complex.
As you see, here flowers are not always necessary.
The wisteria and azaleas in Jonangu Shrine.
“Jonangu Shrine” is one of the famous spots for wisteria in Kyoto.
Wow, hurry to go see! They are already in full bloom.
Crimson garden in “Shoden Eigen-in Temple”
These pictures below are not the scenery of autumn leaves but the crimson azaleas which is the same type as it in Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine.
Let’s enjoy purple. Azalea in Takao is now season.
About an hour trip by bus from Kyoto station. Takao is located in ”Kitayama(Northern Mountain)” area of the northern side of Kyoto basin.