Lotus Flowers at Dairen-ji Temple
Dairen-ji (大蓮寺) at Sakyo-ward is a long established temple of Jodo sect of Buddhism (浄土宗), which is known for the divine favor of easy...
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Hydrangea and Murasakishikibu (Japanese Beautyberry)
The signature flower of this rainy season in Japan is Ajisai (紫陽花, hydrangeas). The view of pretty purple flowers blooming in the rain is...
Miyakowasure (Gymnaster savatieri) Flowers
Spring in Japan starts with cherry blossoms, followed by peonies, azaleas, wisterias, and irises. Now that all representative beauties...
Azaleas at Yasaka Shrine West Gate
When you step into Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) from the Shijo (四条) street, you always go through this Roumon (楼門, two-storied gate). The Roumon...
Yellow Shoubu Flowers at Kamo River Bank
The beautiful flow of the Kamo river (鴨川) is one of Kyoto residents' pride. The Kamo river joins the Takano (高野) river under the...
Fresh Greenery at Byodoin Temple
This year, cherry blossom season went very quickly. It was not only cherry blossoms that ended soon. Due to the extraordinary warm...
Kakitsubata, Rabbit-ear Iris at Ohtanosawa
Close to the Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社), there is Ohta shrine (大田神社) which enshrines a god whose blessings are for longevity, healing...
Wisteria Flowers at Toba Aquatic Conservation Center
The most famous place for Fuji (藤, Wisteria) flowers in Kyoto must be Toba Aquatic Conservation Center (鳥羽水環境保全センター) in the Minami ward....
Ichihatsu, Root Iris at Kamigoryo Shrine
Kamigoryo shrine (上御霊神社) located in the Kamigyo (上京) ward was established in the Heian (平安) period for the purpose of soothing the...
Wisteria Flowers in Sagano
From the old times of the Heian (平安) period, the Sagano (嵯峨野) district has been famous for its scenic beauty. The emperors and noblemen...
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