Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
Kyoto has many ancient festivals, and one of the three major festivals of Kyoto is the Aoi Festival, which is held at Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine. This photo shows a stream that flows through the grounds of Kamigamo Shrine.
Kamigamo Jinjya Shrine
Location
Alongside the cherry blossoms of spring and the autumn leaves, the green maple leaves of early summer are equally beautiful.
The season of being enveloped in fresh greenery along with a refreshing breeze is one of Kyoto’s charms.
This is a photo of the green maple leaves at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Location
This is Enko-ji Temple, located in the northeast of Kyoto City.
In May, the fresh green leaves are incredibly beautiful, known as “green maple leaves.”
This temple is said to have been founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established the Edo Shogunate.
He established this Temple in Fushimi as a place of learning to promote the development of education within Japan, and later moved it to this location.
Here, we can experience Zen meditation.
Enko-ji Temple
Location
This building is the former residence of Professor Komai, known as the
“Dawin of Japan.”
It is located in a quiet area along the beautiful Shirakawa Canal.
In Kyoto, many historical buildings like this one, which were the residences of famous people, are preserved.
Komai Family Residence
Location
Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine is one of the most popular spots for foreign tourists. The approach to the shrine and the grounds, especially the Senbon Torii (thousand torii gates), are often crowded with tourists.
However, early mornings and evenings are less crowded, allowing you to experience a more serene and mysterious atmosphere.
Similarly, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are also best visited early in the morning.
Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine
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