There are many shrines in Kyoto, but the spots recalling the Heian Period are very valuable.
An example would be the Heian Period Garden in "Hokongo-in", immediately beside JR "Hanazono" Station.
In summer, the lotus flowers bloom, but in spring it is famous for cherry blossoms called "Taikenmon'in" cherry trees.
It is a cherry tree named after Emperor Toba's wife Taikenmon'in, who rebuilt the temple.
The petals tinged with purple recall her ancient unique beauty.
Sightseeing of cherry blossom spots during Kyoto spring ① Beauty's course around "Yasaka Shrine" and "Maruyama Park" is here
Sightseeing of cherry blossom spots during Kyoto spring ②Surprised at cherry blossom varieties! "Hirano Shrine" is here
Sightseeing of cherry blossom spots during Kyoto spring ③'Former Kyoto Prefectural Office Building' photogenic cherry blossoms is here
Sightseeing of cherry blossom spots during Kyoto spring④To "Daihikaku Senkoji" a panoramic hidden spot is heer
More information about Kyoto/Keihoku famous cherry blossoms in rural areas is here
"Hokongo-in"
49 Ogino-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
5 minutes on foot from JR "Hanazono" Station
