THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, Yasaka shrine, Plum blossom, and Sakura 1
- Page 2 Sakura2
- Page 3 Sakura 3
- Page 4 Sakura 4
- Page 5 Aomomiji and Summer
- Page 6 Autumn leaves 1
- Page 7 Autumn leaves 2
The following is the contents of this article.
Nijo castle 二条城
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Nijo castle was constructed as a temporary residence of Shoguns of the Tokugawa Shogunate. In 1867, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last Tokugawa Shogun, decided to give up the plitical power the Shogunate had to emperor Meiji. Every spring, “Nijojo Sakura matsuri” is held there.
How to get to Kyoto Shinsen temple?
Kyoto city bus: Nijojo mae bus stop
Kyoto city subway: station
About Nijo castle
Kamogawa river bank 鴨川
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At Kamogawa river bank, there are many cherry blossom trees. It is located near Shijo Kawara machi downtown and Gion. No illumination is held but lots of lamp post has the same effect on them.
How to get to Kamogawa river bank?
Kyoto city bus: Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop
Hankyu railways: Kawaramachi station
Takasegawa river 高瀬川
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Located nera Kamogawa river bank, Takasegawa has also provides us with amazing Sakura view especially at night
How to get to Takasegawa?
Kyoto city bus: Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop
Hankyu railways: Kawaramachi station
Hosenin temple 宝泉院
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Hosenin temple is only place we can enjoy Sakura night illumination in Ohara. It is one of the calmest place to admire Sakura.
Not like other places, Hosen in has a couple of Sakura trees. Thanks to that, we can focus on them. The garden is a so-called Gakubuchi Teien (Picture frame garden). It is an art to enjoy gardens. We consider the pillars and beams as a frame to make the scenery a picture.
How to get to Hosen-in temple?
About 25 minutes walk from Ohara bus stop.
About Hosen-in temple
Daigoji 醍醐寺
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi held “Daigono Hanmi” at Daigoji temple 5 month before his death. The monk of Daigoji found Hideyoshi’s end was near, he made the Hanami extraordinary as possible.
The most famous Sakura in Daigoji temple but the typhoon in the last year devastated it. It was a huge tree of 150 years old with exquiste blossoms. 合掌。
How to get to Daigoji temple?
Kyoto city Subway: Daigo station
About Daigoji temple
Byodoin temple 平等院
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Byodoin temple was a villa belonged to Fujiwara no Michjinaga, the most prosperous court noble in Japanses history. It was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 11th century.
The best time is twilight. Enjoy the white blossoms against the dark blue sky.
How to get to Byodoin temple?
JR/Keihan Uji station
