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.
Entsuji Temple – formerly a part of the villa of the Emperor.
Shisendo Satsuki Azalea
Shisendo temple is one of Satsuki-azalea’s most famous spots in Kyoto.
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
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.