Visit to Yoshiminedera Temple

 


I visited Yoshiminedera Temple in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City.

The area is far from the center of Kyoto City and not so many tourists visit. In fact, there are several magnificent old temples that rival those in the center of the city, and the view of Kyoto city from the top of the mountain is superb.

 

One of them, Yoshimine-dera, is known as the "Temple of Flowers".

 

I approached the temple by hiking from Takatsuki City's Pompon Mountain located in southwestern side of it. The majesty of Yoshimine-dera can be seen from behind the trees. Exciting.


The gate at the back of the parking lot. It's magnificent.

 


 

After paying the admission fee at the gate, you will see the main hall.

 


 

A collection of hydrangea plants welcomes you. Yes, it's hydrangea season.

 



The specialty of this temple is the "Yuryu-no-matsu (i.e.Pine Tree of Playing Dragon)". It is more than 600 years old and 37 meters long creeping horizontally, making it the “No.1 pine tree in Japan”. It is designated as a national natural monument.



 

Hydrangeas in full bloom. Since they are planted on the slope of the mountain, they are three-dimensional and you can enjoy the gorgeousness of the mountain full of Hydrangea. You can also enjoy the view of the city of Kyoto as if the hydrangea were a picture frame.

 







There is also a nice observatory.

 



 

Yoshimine-dera Temple was founded in 1,029 during the Heian period (794-1185). It is the 20th temple of the 33 sacred places of Kannon in the western Japan.

You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, hydrangeas in the summer, Japanese chrysanthemums and autumn leaves in the fall, and Nanten and camellia and snowy scenery in the winter.

Yoshimine-dera HP: http://www.yoshiminedera.com/

Access: 1 in 1 hour bus from JR Muko-machi Station by Hankyu Bus.

The entrance fee is 500 yen for adults.
場所: Kyoto, Japan

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