Hirano Jinja, located in the northwest of Kyoto is an imperial family related shrine, one of the most popular spots in Kyoto for viewing cherry blossoms.
Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
Kodai-ji temple’s stages are lit up with special illumination at night. Its beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create magical atmosphre.
Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Every year plum festival, at Kitano-Tenmangu is held on Feb 25th. One of the main events along with viewing plum blossoms is the special outdoor tea ceremony “.
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
Toka Ebisu Festival is held at the Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, located next to Kennin-ji. Women in traditional costume come to the shrine to hand out lucky bamboos.
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.
Yamashina-sosui Canal / Kyoto
Walking along the promenade of Yamashina-sosui. In spring, It creates a 4-km long “cherry blossom tunnel,” and rape blossoms bloom under the cherry trees.
Kurumazaki Jinja Shrine / Kyoto
Cherry blossom shrine with power stones, also famous for the god of the performing arts Kurumazaki Shrine in Arashiyama is one of the most interesting…
Joruri-ji Temple / Kyoto
Joruri-ji Temple, located in the southern part of Kyoto, home to the only surviving Heian-period Amida Hall is famous for its autumn foliage and the pagoda.
Gansen-ji Temple / Kyoto
Gansen-ji Temple is located on the border of Kyoto and Nara Prefectures. About 5,000 hydrangeas bloom in the grounds surrounding the three-story pagoda.