Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
After the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Nene relocated a palace building from Fushimi Castle to serve as her residence; the nationally designated north garden was also moved from the castle, and its dry landscape design is noted for its bold style that evokes the atmosphere of the Momoyama period.
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Entoku-in, located along “Nene-no-Michi” (Nene’s Path), is a temple belonging to the Kennin-ji school of the Rinzai sect and serves as a sub-temple of Kodai-ji. It is the place where “Kita-no-Mandokoro Nene” spent her final years, and it is particularly renowned for its garden.
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The interior of Gion-kaku is open to the public as part of the “Kyoto Summer Journey 2026” campaign.
The walls, extending from the first floor to the top floor, feature colorful Buddhist murals.
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It is usually closed to the public, but was specially opened for the “Kyoto Summer Travel 2026” campaign.It was founded to mourn the souls of Oda Nobunaga and Nobutada.Gionkaku is designed in the image of a Gion Festival float, and the 360-degree panoramic view of Kyoto from the top was absolutely breathtaking.
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Bush clover is in bloom in the garden. Although it is still a bit early, some of the autumn foliage is already starting to turn color.
The autumn colors should reach their peak around the middle of November.
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