Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
The Chinese bellflowers are blooming beautifully here as well.
Every year at this time, a sign appears at the temple gate announcing, “The Chinese bellflowers are in bloom.”
This temple is famous for these flowers, which are associated with *The Tale of Genji*; it is the site where Murasaki Shikibu, the tale’s author, once lived and wrote her masterpiece.
These lovely flowers are in full bloom in the garden known as the “Genji Garden.”
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Tentoku-in is one of the sub-temples of Tofuku-ji; although it is currently open for special viewing, I was unable to visit last week due to a typhoon.
I returned this week and had a wonderful time admiring the bellflower blossoms through the *kato-mado* (bell-shaped window) while enjoying some matcha.
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Here, we can enjoy a stroll through the gardens that extend from Tsutenkyo Bridge.
This area is surrounded by fresh green foliage, and the hydrangeas are beautiful as well.
Although there was still a bit of lingering rain, the conditions were perfect for the fresh greenery and moss gardens.
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The following photos were also taken within the grounds of Tofuku-ji Temple.
Due to the impact of a typhoon, visits to one of the sub-temples (Tentoku-in Temple) had been suspended; since I was unable to view the *kikyo* (balloon flower) garden, I decided to visit again.
Nevertheless, I was able to enjoy the vibrant green scenery within the temple grounds.
※The *andon* (paper lantern) at Tofuku-ji Temple bore the text of the once-famous catchphrase: “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto.”
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Rozan-ji Temple is located on Teramachi Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
It is said to be the site of Murasaki Shikibu’s residence and where “The Tale of Genji” was written.
The garden of the main hall is called “Genji’s Garden,” a beautiful dry landscape garden with a vivid contrast of white sand and moss.
From the beginning of June to the beginning of September, the bellflowers are in full bloom.
A stone monument marking the “site of Murasaki Shikibu’s residence” stands here.
It is one of the places where you can appreciate the tranquility of Kyoto.
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