A view of the great gate of Nanzen-ji through a lacey veil of cherry blossoms. Nanzen-ji, or the Southern Mountain Temple, is thought to be the most famous and important Zen temple in the world.
Located just outside of Heian Shrine, Okazaki Canal connects the Lake Biwa Canal network with the Kamo River.
A ride on a the canal is a great way to view the cherry blossoms.
Walking the streets of Kyoto, somewhere in between the grounds of Nanzen-ji and the Philosopher's Path.
This stoney, sakura-lined path leads to the gate of a private residence we stumbled upon as we wandered towards the Philosopher's Path.
The entire estate was well hidden, surrounded by a wall offering only a glimpse of gardeners grooming the highest branches of the pine trees, shaded by magnificent clouds of cherry blossoms.
Peaking over the low hedges encircling the entrance.
Bamboo blinds and cherry blossoms provide shade and shelter.
The philosopher himself!
Absolutely one of the best places for hanami I've experienced so far. Highly recommended!
A young girl in kimono smiles beneath the canopy of blossoms covering the path.
A couple admires the blossoms.
7 comments:
sooo want to go there!!
Sooo... I'm not sure how I feel about the white background, but I love your new header, and you're doing great things with the sidebar.
Good luck this week!
Hi. I found your blog thru the Finding Japan web page. Very nice pictures! I think Kyoto is the prettiest Japanese city. I hope to return there one day.
wooooowwwww
que paisajes mas hermosos
estoy enamorado de japon
saludos desde chile
have a great work.
weldone
so I heard tickets are way expensive during cherry blossom season? so much for my plan..
This blog is so beautiful! Thank you for posting it.
It makes my drive to go to Japan even stronger!
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