Shoren-in Temple’s beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can enjoy strolling the path along beautiful gardens lit up.
Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal
Okazaki Canal, located just outside Heian-jingu Shrine, is lined with cherry trees along Reisen Street, stretching all the way to Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Byodo-in Temple Special Night Visit
Byodo-in, well known as its feature on the 10 yen coin will be lit up to create fantastic atmosphere with cherry blossoms and the image reflected in the pond.
Suika Tenmangu Shrine / Kyoto
Suika Tenmangu Shrine is said to be the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. The small precincts of the shrine are covered with weeping cherry blossoms all over.
Hirano-Jinja Shrine / Kyoto
Hirano Jinja in northwest Kyoto, linked to the imperial family, is one of the city’s top spots to enjoy cherry blossoms each spring.
Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
Spring nights at Kodai-ji Temple glow with special illuminations, where beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create a magical atmosphere.
Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine hosts the annual Plum Festival on Feb 25, featuring beautiful plum blossoms and a special outdoor tea ceremony, Baikasai.
Kyoto Ebisu Shrine / Kyoto
Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, located just south of the Zen temple Kennin-ji, is known as one of the most popular shrines dedicated to Ebisu, the god of comarce.
Toka Ebisu Festival / Kyoto
Visit Kyoto Ebisu Shrine for the Tōka Ebisu Festival, where women in traditional costume hand out lucky bamboo for business prosperity and good fortune.
Genko-an Temple / Kyoto
Genko-an is a Zen temple with a tranquil garden in Takagamine of northern part of Kyoto city. It’s famous for its bloody ceiling and unique windows.
Daikaku-ji Autumn illumination/ Kyoto
Autumn color illumination is held at Daikaku-ji Temple in Arashiyama. The reflection of autumn leaves on the Osawa-no-ike pond’s surface are so beautiful.
Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
During the Mitarashi Festival, people soak their feet up to the knees in the Mitarashi Pond in Shimogamo Shrine, light candles, and pray for good health.