{"id":5167,"date":"2025-02-01T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T00:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/?p=5167"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T04:48:47","slug":"vol-190","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/en\/local\/vol-190\/","title":{"rendered":"Vol.190\uff1aThe plum blossom festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The plum blossom festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is an early spring festival that represents Kyoto.<br \/>\nIt is held on February 25th every year to celebrate the death anniversary of Michizane Sugawara, the famous god of learning.<br \/>\nWithin the shrine grounds, about 1,500 plum trees bloom with red and white flowers, creating a beautiful scene. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Kitano Tenmangu Shrine<\/h3>\n<p>Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is a shrine built during the Heian period, and is the center of Tenmangu shrines nationwide.<br \/>\nThe shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, who is especially venerated as the God of Learning.<br \/>\nMany students preparing for exams and people studying hard visit the shrine to pray for success.<br \/>\nMichizane was also known for his deep love of plum blossoms.<br \/>\nOne of his famous poems reads:<br \/>\n&#8220;When the east wind blows, let it send your fragrance, oh plum blossoms. Forget not spring, even though your master is gone.&#8221;<br \/>\nThis poem inspired the well-known Flying Plum Tree Legend, which tells how a plum tree flew to accompany Michizane when he was exiled to Dazaifu.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/202502_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5165\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">How to Enjoy the plum blossom festival<\/h3>\n<p>1. Ceremony and Miko Dances<br \/>\nAt the festival, a solemn ceremony is held around 10 a.m. to express gratitude to Michizane Sugawara.<br \/>\nYou can also see traditional shrine maiden dances and musical offerings. <\/p>\n<p>2. Plum Garden and Plum Tea<br \/>\nAt the shrine&#8217;s plum garden, you can enjoy the red and white plum blossoms up close.<br \/>\nThe sight of 1,500 plum trees of about 50 varieties in full bloom is a sight to behold.<br \/>\nGuests who enter the plum garden are served a cup of warm plum tea, providing a moment of relaxation even on chilly days.  <\/p>\n<p>3. Nodate Ochanoyu (Outdoor Tea Ceremony)<br \/>\nThe Nodate Ochanoyu, an outdoor tea ceremony said to have been initiated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is a highlight of the festival.<br \/>\nVisitors can enjoy an outdoor tea party.<br \/>\nYou can admire the plum blossoms while enjoying the tea prepared by the tea ceremony teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit this festival where you can enjoy the arrival of spring as soon as possible!<br \/>\nPlease check the official website for the latest information before your visit.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"style5a\">Information of the plum blossom festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine<\/h5>\n<p>Location: Bakurocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City<br \/>\nOpening Hours: 7:00 AM\u20135:00 PM (Plum Garden: 9:00 AM\u20134:00 PM)<br \/>\nAdmission Fee: Free (Plum Garden: \u00a51,000 for adults)<br \/>\nAccess: A short walk from the &#8220;Kitano Tenmangu-mae&#8221; bus stop<br \/>\nHP\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The plum blossom festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is an early spring festival that represents Kyoto. It is held on February 25th every year to celebrate the death anniversary of Michizane Sugawara, the famous god of learning. Within the shrine grounds, about 1,500 plum trees bloom with red and white flowers, creating a beautiful scene. 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