Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
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
This is an aqueduct bridge on the Lake Biwa Canal, located within the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple.
During its construction, the design was handled by Sakuro Tanabe, with careful consideration given to the landscape of the temple grounds.
This aqueduct is also a popular tourist spot, attracting many visitors.
You can also see the water flowing in the aqueduct above.
In this way, Kyoto offers a variety of architectural styles, from the Heian period to the modern architecture of the Meiji and Taisho eras.
Nanzen-ji Temple “Suirokaku”
Location
One interesting way to enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto is to visit the events being held at museums and art galleries.
Many events offer optional audio guides in English, providing clear and easy-to-understand explanations.
This is the Kyoto National Museum, located in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
Kyoto National Museum
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