Autumn Foliage in Kyoto
The most popular season for visiting Kyoto can be autumn. Viewing the crimson foliage is truly a special treat for everybody. The beauty...
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Akane Kibune
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Hana Chozu (Washing Water Basin Filled with Flowers) at Yanagidani Kannon
The weather is lovely these days here in Kyoto. Today, I would like to introduce you a very popular temple in Kyoto, especially among...
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Akane Kibune
Oct 2, 20191 min read
Autumn Scenery in Kyoto
It's still hot everyday, but I found some hints of autumn when I took a walk the other day. When I want to chill out, I visit the Sagano...
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Kibune Akane
Sep 11, 20191 min read
Hagi Flowers at Nashinoki Jinja Shrine
It's already September, yet unusually hot. Here in Kyoto, everybody including me is somewhat fed up with this severe hot and humid...
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Kibune Akane
Jul 5, 20192 min read
Ballon Flowers at Tentokuin Temple
It's been the season of Tsuyu (梅雨, rainy season) in Japan. Along with Hydrangeas (紫陽花), the symbolic flower of this season is Kikyo (桔梗,...
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Akane Kibune
Jun 26, 20191 min read
Hydrangeas at Mimurodo Temple
The season of hydrangeas has come. I wonder where has the Tsuyu (梅雨, the rainy season) gone? Usually, it comes with hydrangea flowers but...
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Hikaru Tatsuike
Jun 16, 20191 min read
Kikyo Flower Viewing at Tentokuin Temple
Form Tuesday, June 25, to Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Tentokuin (天得院) temple holds the Special Admission for Kikyo (桔梗, Japanese ballon...
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Akane Kibune
Jun 10, 20191 min read
Irises at Heian Jingu Shrine
We had some rain yesterday in Kyoto. It was long after the fine days of intense heat, and the rain felt somewhat soothing. So, I took a...
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Kibune Akane
May 13, 20191 min read
Peonies at Kenninji Temple
Here comes the season of fresh greenery. Did you take some trip during the golden week (early May holiday season in Japan)? I visited...
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Kibune Akane
May 8, 20191 min read
Kirishima Azalea at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Nagaokakyo (長岡京) city, a former capital of Japan before Kyoto, is renowned for its histrical importance. Nagaoka Tenmangu (長岡天満宮) shrine...
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Akane Kibune
May 2, 20191 min read
Flower Walk
Thanks to the cold weather in the early spring, Someiyoshino (そめいよしの, a breed of cherry blossom) this year lasted very long, and many...
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Akane Kibune
Apr 23, 20191 min read
Hanaikada, Floral Raft at Daikaku-ji Temple
We had a quite cold weather during the cherry blossom season this year. It's warm today and I love it. Daikaku-ji (大覚寺), officially...
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Akane Kibune
Apr 13, 20191 min read
Sewaritei at Yawata - Noted site of Cherry Blossom Viewing
Have you enjoyed Hanami (花見, cherry blossom viewing) this year? Tomorrow, it's going to rain, but falling cherry blossoms in a blink of...
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Akane Kibune
Apr 8, 20191 min read
Cherry Blossom at Rokuson-noh Shrine
Rokuson-noh Jinja (六孫王神社) near Toji temple (東寺), is a high-ranked shrine located at the birthplace of Seiwa Genji (清和源氏) clan. The deity...
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Akane Kibune
Apr 8, 20191 min read
Weeping Cherry Blossom at Kyoto Imperial Garden Former Konoe Residence
The wind is still cold, but I feel somehow uplifted as the cherry trees are starting to bloom. In Kyoto Imperial Garden (京都御所), the hint...
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Akane Kibune
Jul 9, 20181 min read
Lotus Flowers in Osawa no Ike Pond
Eversince the Heian (平安) period, the Sagano (嵯峨野) district has been capturing many noblemens' heart with its beautiful scenery. There in...
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Akane Kibune
Jul 1, 20181 min read
Lotus Flowers at Dairen-ji Temple
Dairen-ji (大蓮寺) at Sakyo-ward is a long established temple of Jodo sect of Buddhism (浄土宗), which is known for the divine favor of easy...
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Akane Kibune
Jun 27, 20181 min read
Hydrangea and Murasakishikibu (Japanese Beautyberry)
The signature flower of this rainy season in Japan is Ajisai (紫陽花, hydrangeas). The view of pretty purple flowers blooming in the rain is...
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Akane Kibune
May 26, 20181 min read
Miyakowasure (Gymnaster savatieri) Flowers
Spring in Japan starts with cherry blossoms, followed by peonies, azaleas, wisterias, and irises. Now all the representative beauties are...
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Akane Kibune
May 23, 20181 min read
Azalea Flowers at Yasaka Shrine West Gate
When you step into Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) from the Shijo (四条) street, you always go through this Roumon (楼門, two-storied gate). The Roumon...
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