Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto

Five-story pagoda rising from hundreds of cherry trees

Cathy Cawood Jan 18, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A glimpse of the temple's main hall through the trees</p>

<p>Ninnaji's pagoda rises above the cherry trees</p>

<p>Tile capped walls form a background</p>

<p>The late blooming cherry trees are unusual because the new leaves appear at the same time as the blossoms</p>

<p>Azaleas blooming at the same time as sakura</p>

<p>Curtains flutter in the breeze over the main gate</p>

<p>Picturesque Omuro-Ninnaji Station on Keifuku Railway</p>

Ninnaji Temple is one of the loveliest places to experience o-hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in Kyoto. The late blooming cherry trees make a beautiful frame for the graceful five story pagoda. Access is a little difficult, but the effort is worth it. You can reach this temple by taking the Arashiyama Line of Keifuku Railway from Shijo-Omiya to Kitano-Hakubaicho. Then change to Kitano Line and go to Omuro-Ninnaji Station.

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Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...