Shisendo temple is one of Satsuki-azalea’s most famous spots in Kyoto.
Shisendo Satsuki Azalea
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.
“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.
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.
Himukai Daijingu Shrine is the topic “Power Spot” of the future in Kyoto.
On the mountain of silence, a sacred shrine stands decorated with Iris japonica.
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.