Prayers and Cherry Blossoms
Cathy CawoodI found a Buddhist service as well as cherry blossom at beautiful Nanzenji in Kyoto, and watched the monks depart the temple under the pale blooms.
Nanzenji (南禅寺), established in 1291 was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death.
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I found a Buddhist service as well as cherry blossom at beautiful Nanzenji in Kyoto, and watched the monks depart the temple under the pale blooms.
Japanese temples like Kyoto's Nanzenji look beautiful after a fall of snow.
Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto and its foreign-looking canal tunnel create a mysterious harmony in which East meets West.
On one of the coldest winter days of Kyoto, which freezes you to the bones, I visited Nanzenji Temple.
Brilliant elegance and a tranquil atmosphere make Kyoto one of world's most charming cities. Enjoy the seasonal charms of Kyoto!
Autumn comes to Nanzen-ji Temple in late November. The beauty of the colorful leaves took my breath away. The head priests of Nanzen-ji Temple were always the most outstanding Zen masters of the period; Priest Issan Ichinei (1313), Muso Soseki (1325), and others. Hojo Garden is a typical rock and sand garden built in the early Edo era. It features a wide, open space in front of a corner of green. The designer was Kobori Enshu, who was an expert at weaving western techniques such as perspective into his stone arrangements.
Perched on the hills of Higashiyama, relax in this retreat of calm and comfort amongst a beautiful Japanese garden
This fully renovated hotel escorts guests into one of the most luxurious Kyoto experiences ever. Not only Kyoto locals, but Japanese from anywhere in the country will praise this meticulously designed and authentic villa.
Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto enchants us with a tranquil atmosphere.
Chestnuts are one of the popular tastes of autumn in Japan, and The Westin Miyako Kyoto is hosting a chestnut-themed afternoon tea event from November 1st until December 31st.
From August 1st until September 30th, the Westin Miyako Kyoto will be hosting a grape afternoon tea event. Intended to mark the transition from summer to autumn, the afternoon tea will include various dishes incorporating grapes.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto will be hosting a mango afternoon tea event until the end of July, and it's filled with a variety of dishes incorporating this popular tropical fruit.
Eikando Temple (永観堂), formerly known as Zenrin-ji temple, was established in 853 and is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is known for its autumn scenery.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, also known as MoMAK, is a short 6- to 10-minute walk from Higashiyama Station and houses an impressive collection of twentieth-century artwork from around Japan and the world, with a particular focus on Japanese-style paintings from Kyoto and the Kansai area. Admire paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, crafts, and photography. The museum hosts five special and traveling exhibits every year and rotates the artwork displayed in the Collection Gallery about five times a year, making no two visits the same. The Collection Gallery also serves as a site for workshops and educational programs. On the first floor, you can enjoy a light snack at the museum’s cafe and peruse the museum shop. MoMAK’s exterior itself is a work of art. Designed by Maki Fumihiko and completed in 1986, the unique combination of granite tiles and glass windows is an ode to the grid layout of Kyoto.
The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan. [Wikipedia]