Weeping Cherry Trees

Weeping Cherry Trees

Our Ten Favorite Weeping Cherry Trees We are mid-March, and the early-blooming cherry trees (such as the Okame Zakura, the Kawazu Sakura, or the Harumeki Zakura are now in full bloom in Kyoto. From next week, Kyoto’s iconic weeping cherry blossoms will begin to bloom....
Spring has come at Jônangû Shrine

Spring has come at Jônangû Shrine

When we talk about the spring in Kyoto, images of cherry blossoms come to mind. But the flower season actually starts much earlier, in February, with the blossoming of the plum flowers. One of the best places in Kyoto to enjoy these is a lovely shrine located in southern Kyoto, Jōnangū.

Ninna-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Ninna-ji (仁和寺) is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. It is located in western Kyoto, near Ryoanji and Kinkakuji. We usually visit all three temples on the same day.