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.
Aomomiji 青もみじ
Aomomijis are autumn leaeves in spring. They are in fresh green. Only few people paid attention to them, but many people visit Kyoto to enjoy them these years.
Tofukuji temple 東福寺
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Tofukuji is famous for its extraordinary autumn leaves and Aomomiji is also splendid.
Ajisai (紫陽花), or hydrangea, are in full bloom.
Honbo Teien gardens called “Hasso no Niwa.” designed by Shigemori Mirei, the prominent garden artist in the 20th century.
About Tofukuji temple
How to get to Tofukuji?
About 10 minutes walk from JR/Keihan Tofukuji station.
Ninnnaji temple 仁和寺
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For Ao Momji night illumination, the gate is open to us at 18:00. In May, we are still in dusk.
Around 20:00, we find ourselves in the darkness.
I do love the color of the sky. We can admire it only in early summer.
The color is peculiar to the twilights from early May to Sakimatsuri of Gion Matsuri. When Atomatsuri started, the sky contains blue and red.
Special Goshuin stamp is available!
About Ninnaji temple
How to get to Ninnaji temple?
Kyoto City bus: No. 10, 26, and 59: Omuro Ninnaji bus stop
Randen (Keifuku railways): Omuro Ninnnaji station
From Kyoto sta., No. 26 is convenient.
Summer 夏
Summer is a season of Matsuris and some shrines and temples are illuminated. In this post, I’ll show you Gion Matsuri and Yoimiya Sai of Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kyo no Tanabata.
Gion Matsuri
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Gion Matsuri is the most famous Matsuri in Japan. In Yoiyamas of Sakimatsuri and Atomatsuri, lots of lanterns are lit to prepare for the deities to come. They provides us with the most fascinating nights in Kyoto.
Check out the schedule!
Fushimi Inari Taisha 伏見稲荷大社
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In Yoimiyasai in August, Fushimi Inari, including Senbon Toriis, are illuminated.
About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Access to Fushmi Inari Taisha
A couple of minutes’ walk from JR Inari sta. and Keihan Fushimi Inari sta.
- JR line: Local line only.
- Keihan line: Local and Sub-express line only.
Kyo no Tanabata 京の七夕
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Kyo no Tanabta is an event held in many places. In this post, I’ll show you famous ones.
Check out!
Kiyomizudera night illumination at Obon
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How to get to Kiyomizudera temple?
Train: Keihan Gion shijo/Gojozaka station or Hankyu Kawaramachi station.
Kyoto city bus: Sijo Kawaramachi/Gion bus stop. Gojyozaka and Kiyomizu michi bus stop is not available because they are so crowded.
About Kiyomizudera temple
Pink ribbon campaign night illumination at Kiyomizudera temple
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Night visit 10/1/2023 18:30～21:30
Night Illumination
- 10/1/2023 18:30～22:00
- 10/2~10/20 19:00～22:00
How to get to Kiyomizudera temple?
Train: Keihan Gion shijo/Gojozaka station or Hankyu Kawaramachi station.
Kyoto city bus: Sijo Kawaramachi/Gion bus stop. Gojyozaka and Kiyomizu michi bus stop is not available because they are so crowded.
About Kiyomizudera temple
