It’s the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the fresh greenery is dazzling.
It’s starting to feel like spring in Kyoto, and it’s a pleasant time to walk outside.
Flowers will be in full bloom one after another in Kyoto, in the coming season.
This time, we will introduce the azaleas at Mimuroto Temple, a recommended flower spot in Kyoto in spring.
Azalea at Mimuroto Temple
Mimuroto-ji Temple in Uji City is known as the 10th temple of the Thirty-three Kannon Temples of the Western Provinces, and is popular as the “Flower Temple” where you can enjoy flowers of all seasons.
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, lotus flowers in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.
You can see different beautiful flowers every time you visit.
If you visit Ko-no-dera Temple between late April and mid-May, you can see about 20,000 azaleas, and the scenery is spectacular.
The temple grounds are brightly colored with azaleas in a variety of colors including red, white, pink, and purple.
The scenery is as beautiful as a carpet of flowers.
One of the attractions of this area is that the flowering periods of each azalea variety vary slightly, so you can enjoy different views depending on when you visit.
In the garden in front of the main hall, rounded pruned azaleas are arranged like hills.
This creates a fantastical landscape that looks like undulating waves of flowers, making it a particularly spectacular sight.
In addition, there are walking paths within the garden, and you can walk along a tunnel-like path surrounded by azaleas.
The azaleas at Mimuroto Temple are one of Kyoto’s most beautiful sights in spring. Why not take a stroll through the gardens filled with colorful flowers and fully experience the arrival of spring?
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest information on official websites.
Information of Mimuroto Temple
Location: 21 Shigatani, Uji City, Kyoto
Visiting hours: 8:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00)
*However, this may change depending on the season and special viewing periods
Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 500 yen
Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Mimuroto Station on the Keihan Uji Line
HP：https://www.mimurotoji.com
