Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Jonangu (城南宮)



Jonangu is one of the oldest shrine in Kyoto. It was considered to be built by Emperor Shirakawa in 1082, and has a beautiful garden that we can enjoy all seasons. In spring, it is abloom with more than 150 weeping plums and numerous varieties of camellias.



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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Higashiyama Hanatouro and Kodaiji (東山花灯路、高台寺) in Spring 2017



Higashiyama Hanatouro is a lantern event with some temples lighting up.More than 2000 lantern illuminate Higashiyama's roads and lanes. It is usually held in the middle of March. <Web http://www .hanatouro.jp/e/higashiyama/index.html>


      
    
 
 















Near Kodaiji




















Koudaiji was built in 1606 by Nene, who is the wife of general Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Recently they provide projection mapping in spring season and autumn season.




Please enjoy the movies below!!