After the solemn “Daimonji Bon Fire”, a colorful evening event has come to Shimogamo jinja Shrine. Aug 17 – Sep 02, 2018.
Light Festival at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine.
Mitarashi Matsuri (Mitarashi Festival) at Shimogamo Jinjya Shrine.
Mitarashi Matsuri is the shinto ritual to pray for good health and longevity with a candle by immersing your feet in the water of the pond in the precinct at the Shimogamo Jinjya Shrine.
Rainy day in June. At Kamigamo Jinjya Shrine.
Hydrangea garden at Fujinomori Jinjya Shrine in Fushimi area.
Fujimori Shrine at this timing is famous for its hydrangea garden. However this year there seems to be few flowers. So unfortunately we cannot recommend it much.
The garden of Heianjigu Shrine.
If you visit Heian jingu Shrine, let’s also enter the garden. You can enjoy Japanese style gardens and flowers of the four seasons.
The irises and Hydrangea in Umenomiya Taisha Shrine.
The garden of “Umenomiya Taisha Shrine” is famous for enjoying the seasonal flowers.
Now Iris (Japanese name: Hana-shobu) and hydrangea also is coming up.
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.
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.