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.
“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.
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.
About “Toba’s, Fuji(Wisteria)”
Toba Water Environment Protection Center public opening in 2018.
京都で最大規模の藤棚が、この4月26日～30日に期間限定で公開されます。
実はこの全長120ｍに及ぶトレリスの道は、皆さんも馴染み深い公園や神社、寺院にはなく、京都の南部、上鳥羽地区の下水処理場にあります。
The purple world in Uji Byodoin Temple.
Byodoin Temple in Uji is the most famous wisteria spot in Kyoto.