BenikoMar 2, 20191 min readKasaneirome, Color layersIn Kyoto, Feburuary is the month of plum flowers. Ever since the old days, plum flowers has been regarded as auspicious and preferred as...
Akane KibuneFeb 28, 20191 min readPlum Flowers at Kitano Tenmangu ShrineKitano Tenmangu (北野天満宮) shrine, frequently introduced in this blog, is otherwise friendlily called as Tenjin-san (天神さん) by many Kyoto...
Akane KibuneFeb 19, 20191 min readPlum Flowers at Nijo-jo CastleIt's been cold everyday. However, early Ume (梅, plum) flowers made us recognize the footsteps of spring. In fact, the the symbol of...
Akane KibuneApr 3, 20182 min readOshukubai, a plum tree and a NightingaleI visited Rinkoin (林光院) in YUMEYAKATA Kimono the other day. Rinkoin is a quiet Zen temple which have a deep history with the Shimazu (島津)...
Akane KibuneMar 26, 20181 min readSpring FlowersThe other day, I took a walk and paid a visit to Shinnyo-doh (真如堂)and Konkai komyo-ji temple (金戒光明寺). On the premises, the Shanshu (さんしゅ,...
Akane KibuneFeb 22, 20181 min readPlum Flowers at Kyoto Gyoen National GardenFebruary in Kyoto is truly freezing. However, during the cold windy days, sometimes we feel a slight hint of spring. At the Kyoto Gyoen...