The rainy season is over and full-scale summer is coming.
Why don’t you visit Kyoto’s hideaway spots in summer?
The sights we are introducing today are the perfect place for such a hot summer.
１．Kousho Temple
The first place I would like to introduce is Kosho Temple, which has the approach to the blue maple when you walk along the Uji River in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. The approach is called Kotozaka, and the roof of the blue maple at this time is worth a visit.
It is said that it began in 1233 when Dogen built Kosho-Horinji Temple in Fukakusa after returning from Song.
Cormorant fishing, which is famous for the Uji River, is also held in the evening, so it is probably the best place to spend a summer day.
【Basic information】
Name: Kousho Temple
Access: 15 minutes walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line
20 minutes walk from Uji Station on the JR Nara Line
Price: 500 yen
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２．Ikkyu Temple
Next, I would like to introduce you to Ikkyu Temple in Tanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.
If you ask “Ikkyu-san”, many of you may know Ikkyu Zen Master, who is famous for “Tonchi”.
It is a temple where Ikkyu Zen Master spent his time from around 1445 until his death at the age of 88 in 1481.
The scenery is wonderful during the autumn colors, but it is also wonderful at this time of the blue maple.
There is a blue maple tunnel on the cobblestone approach, and it may be good to remember what kind of temple Ikkyu spent at the highlight.
【Basic information】
Name: Ikkyu Temple
Access: 25 minutes walk from Shintanabe Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
20 minutes walk from Tanabe Station on the JR Gakken Toshi Line
Price: Adults: 500 yen
Children: 250 yen
３．Muko Shrine
Lastly, I would like to introduce you to Muko Shrine in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture.
The highlight is an important cultural property and the main shrine of Nagare-zukuri during the Muromachi period.
It is said that it became a model for the main shrine of Meiji Jingu in Tokyo.
The 300-meter approach is lined with maple trees and has lush foliage.
It is said to have been built in 718, so why not spend a day strolling through the vast historical site.
【Basic information】
Name: Muko Shrine
Access: 7-minute walk from Nishi-Muko Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
25 minutes walk from Mukomachi Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line (Kyoto Line)
Price: Adults: 500 yen
Children: 250 yen
In addition, please check the latest visit information of each temple and shrine before going out.
