Peonies at Kennin-ji Temple
Within the Gion (祇園) district, one of the Hanamachi (花街, districts where Maiko and Geiko reside and work) in Kyoto, there is Kennin-ji...
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A View of Buddhism Pure Land, Wisteria Flowers at Byodoin Temple
In 1502, a Heian (平安) period Regent Yorimichi Fujiwara (藤原頼通) received a villa in Uji (宇治) city from his father, Michinaga (道長), and...
Byakusadan and Fresh Greenery at Honen-in Temple
At the foot of Mt. Zenkisan (善気山) among the Higashiyama Sanju-Roppo (東山三十六峰, 36 mountain range), Honen-In (法然院) temple is located. With...
Azaleas at Saimyoji Temple
If you ask me about the best spots to view autumn foliage, I would list: Jingoji (神護寺) temple at the Takao (高雄) district, Kosanji (高山寺)...
Fresh Green and Azeria at Kameyama Park
Among my readers, the Kameyama Park at Arashiyama district is already famous for our location photo shooting. It's the place where you...
Midorogaike, a Mysterious Pond and Ancient Flowers
Since long time ago, Midorogaike (深泥池) located in the northern Kyoto has been subject to paranormal phenomena. Still today, the pond is...
Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Viewing in Kimono
The cold winter has gone and finally the hint of spring is in the air. The Sakura (cherry blossom) season is soon be coming. Sakura...
Spring Flowers
The other day, I took a walk and paid a visit to Shinnyo-doh (真如堂）and Konkai komyo-ji temple (金戒光明寺). On the premises, the Shanshu...
Osawa-no Ike Pond in Spring Colors
In the beginning of the Heian (平安) period, the Emperor Saga (嵯峨天王) built his villa in this land of Saga (嵯峨). On the vast premises of the...
Flowers at Historical Spots
Spring in Kyoto becomes even more attractive with many kinds of flowers. Everybody starts to speak about Ohanami (お花見, cherry blossom...
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