Raindrops / Kyoto city　雨の京都

A view of Kyoto Tower seen from the air corridor in Kyoto Station Building Around Kyoto Station : The modern station area is surrounded by ancient temples, preserving the atmosphere of old Kyoto. JR Kyoto Station is the starting point for sightseeing in Kyoto, a city where the old and new exist side by side. The station building, a new landmark of the old city of Kyoto, opened in 1997 and boasts of a concourse with an impressive 60-meter-long atrium, a 45-meter-long raised glass passageway connecting the eastern and western parts of the station, and a large 171 step set of stairs. It is a terminal for a city of the future. Surrounding the station are modern areas where department stores, restaurants, shopping arcades, theaters and hotels can be found. On the other hand, old temples, such as Higashi-Hongan-ji, Nishi-Hongan-ji and To-ji, also dot the area, providing an oasis in the city, with remnants of the old city and resting places for the people of Kyoto. Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, commonly known as "Onishi-san," is the head temple of the Jodo-shinshu Hongan-ji sect, and includes in its spacious grounds the Goei-do and Hiunkaku buildings, and Kara-mon Gate. The most popular structure, however, is the Shoin, where dazzling masterpieces of 16th century art can be seen in the murals and decorations found inside. The 56.9-meter-tall, five-story pagoda in To-ji Temple is the largest of the ancient pagodas still in existence, and a symbol of Kyoto. The twenty-one Buddhist statues found in the auditorium are considered to be the physical expression of esoteric Buddhist teaching. - Japan National Tourism Organization Date and Time - 2015:06:26 18:26 Pnasonic DMC-GM1 ƒ/13.0 14.0 mm 10sec ISO 125

Canal Boats in the rain

Kyoto Fushimi Canal Jikkokubune Boats 京都　伏見　宇治川派流　十石舟 view from Benten Bridge location : Kyoto Fushimi ward ,Kyoto city,Kyoto prefecture,Japan the name Fushimi (which used to be its own "town") originally comes from fusu + mizu, meaning "hidden water" or "underground water". In other words, the location was known for good spring water. The water of Fushimi has particularly soft characteristics, making it an essential component to the particular type of sake brewed in Fushimi. This also explains why the area developed as a sake-brewing center in Kyoto. Today, Fushimi is the second greatest area of Japan in terms of sake production, and is where the sake company Gekkeikan was founded. -wikipedia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jikkokubune Boat Jikkokubune (boat) is a Japanese old -fasioned houseboat to enjoy the scenery of Fushimi town that is very famous for sake breweries. This boat reproduces an old transport boat carrying goods and travelers during the Edo period. - maco-nonch ★R ƒ/13.0 13.0 mm 1/8sec ISO1250 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you everyone that's taken time to view,comments and fav... :) Very much appreciated ..*** ✰ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Red Bridge/ Kyoto Kitano tenmangu Odoi Mound

Green maple leaves of the Kitano tenmangu Odoi Mound and the Uguisu Bridge

Profound Silence

location : Kyoto’s Sagano Bamboo Forest 　　　　　　 Kyoto city, Kyoto prefecture,Japan (CNN) - Kyoto's Sagano Bamboo Forest: One of the most beautiful groves on Earth - In Japan's Sagano Bamboo Forest, on the outskirts of Kyoto, towering green stalks of the famously versatile plant sway in the wind, creaking eerily they collide and twist, leaves rustling. The sun filters through the densely packed grove, projecting thin slashes of light onto the dozens of camera-clutching tourists shuffling down the wide trail that cuts through the middle of the forest as they awkwardly angle their shots, attempting to crop human forms out of their frames. Long gone are the days when you'd get this place to yourself. If you've ever clicked on a rundown of "places to see before you die" or a compilation of the most beautiful forests in the world, chances are you've seen a photo of Sagano. Located in the gorgeous Arashiyama district of western Kyoto, the Sagano Bamboo Forest's popularity has expanded in recent years, coinciding with the growing number of Buzzfeed-esque articles that include it on superlative-heavy travel lists. Though it's the beauty of the bamboo that brings in the masses, those distinct rustling sounds have become an attraction in their own right. A few years ago the Ministry of Environment included the Sagano Bamboo Forest on its list of "100 Soundscapes of Japan" -- a selection of everyday noises intended to encourage locals to stop and enjoy nature's music. For the best experience, head out early in the morning or late evening and avoid weekends completely, when Japanese day-trippers descend on the area -- especially in the fall and spring. (There's no admission fee and it's open 24/7.) - CNN ,Updated March 27, 2015 Date and Time (Original) - 2015:07:05 19:04 ƒ/7.1 14.0 mm 50sec ISO125 first upload July 8 2015(21:50:52) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you everyone that's taken time to view,comments and fav... :) Very much appreciated ..*** ✰ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Canal in spring / Kyoto Takase-gawa Canal - Ichi-no Funairi

location: Takase-gawa Ichi-no Funairi (Boat Entry Site of the Takasegawa Canal) ,Kyoto city,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan

京都 高瀬川一之船入

The pool is one of nine sites between Nijo and Shijo Street where cargo was loaded or unloaded and boats changed direction on the Takase-gawa Canal. The other eight similar pools were filled in and this last remaining site is designated as a Historic Site of Japan.

The Takase-gawa runs parallel to the Kamo River (from which it takes its water) and flows southward to Fushimi. The canal was dug around 1614 by Ryoi Suminokura 角倉了以 and his son.The depth of the water in Takase-gawa 高瀬川 is shallow so flat- bottomed boats called Takase-bune 高瀬舟 were used,after which the river was named.

More than a hundred boats operated along the canal during its heyday carrying cargo to and from Osaka and other cities via Fushimi , and the canal made a significant contribution to the economic prosperity of Kyoto.

Though cargo-carrying activities were discontinued in 1920's,the Takase-gawa , with its poetical scenery,clear waters and beautiful cherry trees and willows along the bank ,continues to please citizens and visitors today.

- Kyoto city

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4月10日(日) には京都市内の染井吉野は殆ど散ってしまいました。この辺り木屋町通りには一面の散り桜が..

Kyoto Arashiyama

location : Kyoto Arashiyama,Kyoto city,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan


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Evening Light / Kyoto Kamo River,spring

Water Basin

Chisoku Water Basin (Tsukubai) Location : Konpuku-ji temple ,kyoto city,Kyoto prefecture,Japan This stone water basin (Tsukubai) is located on the pathway to the garden. The squar hole in the surface has not only a fanction for holding water but also a function for forming part of compounded ４ Kanji characters, 吾―口, 唯―口,足―口,知－口 That read ; clockwise - "吾Ware (I)唯tada (only/just ) 足taru koto wo( satisfation) 知shiru(know)" The phrase 吾唯足知comes from Zen words and the meaning is : What I know only is that I'm satisfid with my lot,- "Knowing contentment" The Ryoan-ji temple also has a Chisoku -no Tsukubai that is verly similar to this. Canon EOS M5/ Mount Adapter K ＆Ｆ Concept M42- EOS M ( M42 screw mount)＋ ( 1960's )old radioactive lens Asahi Super-Takumar 1.4/50 / f 1.4 50mm 1/100sec ISO200 / all manual / no editing 　　　　　　

Kyoto impressions - Lantern Lit

location :Kitano tenmangu ,Kyoto city,Kyoto prefecture,Japan
　　　　
京都 北野天満宮


Canon EOS M5/ EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM/ƒ/6.3 150.0 mm 1/8sec ISO200/all manual / handheld
This shrine has an explicit no-tripod policy, so tripods, including monopods, are usually prohibited.

Kyoto ,Japan -Nakaragi-no-mich Path in spring

Kyoto,Japan- Takasegawa Canal Ichino-Funairi in spring

Kerria flowers along stream / Kyoto Matsunoo-taisha　京都 松尾大社

location: Matsuno-o Taisha , Kyoto city , Kyoto prefecture, Japan 京都嵐山 松尾大社の山吹 Matsunoo-taisha (松尾大社 "Matsunoo Grand Shrine", formerly Matsunoo-jinja 松尾神社) is a Shinto shrine located at the far western end of Shijo Street, approximately 1.3 kilometers south of the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. It is home to a spring at the base of the mountain, Arashiyama, that is believed to be blessed. It is said that during the move of the capital from Nagaoka to Kyoto, a noble saw a turtle bathing in under the spring's waterfall and created a shrine there. It is one of the oldest shrines in the Kyoto area, its founding extending back to 700 AD. The restorative properties of the spring bring many local sake and miso companies to the shrine for prayers that their product will be blessed. The shrine also serves a kinpaku (gold leaf filled) miki (or blessed sake) during hatsumode. -wikipedia Date and Time (Original) - 2016:04:22 17:29

Floating camellias in a rainy garden 京都　東山鹿ヶ谷　法然院

a wash-basin( garden decorations ) placed in Honen-in Garden

location : Kyoto Honen-in ,Kyoto city ,Kyoto prefecture , Japan
　　　　　　京都　東山鹿ヶ谷　法然院

When I found this, I felt happy because I could notice the 'おもてなしの心'- a kind of warm hospitality of the chief priest :)

Have a wonderful weekend...*** :)

Hydrangeas path / Kyoto Sanzenin temple

location : Sanzenin temple ,Kyoto city . Kyoto prefecture ,Japan

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SANZENIN TEMPLE（三千院) , which solemnly stands in Ohara Village, was opened by Saicho. In the garden Ojo Gokuraku-in, a building with a gabled, hipped and shingled roof, where exquisite national treasures, Amida Sanzon Statues, are enshrined, stands. The velvety garden covered with vibrant moss gives off a lush balmy fragrance. In Enyuzo, a homotsukan built in 2006, visitors can view many temple treasures and ceiling pictures on the ship bottom shaped ceiling of the Ojo Gokuraku-in.

A hydrangea garden( 紫陽花苑) lies in Okuno-in and and boasts more than 1,000 hydrangeas' blooming in a smell of rain in the rainy season.


-Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Guide( Kyoto Tourism Federation)

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Kyoto snap - Gionshirakawa in spring　京都 祇園白川

canon EOS M5 /EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM/
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Ichino-Funairi Bay of Takase River

京都 高瀬川 一の舟入

location :Takase River, Kyoto city,Kyoto prefecture,Japan

The Takase River (高瀬川 Takase-gawa) is a canal in Kyoto, Japan. It rises from Nijō-Kiyamachi, going along Kiyamachi Street, and meets the Uji River at Fushimi port. The canal crosses with the Kamo River on the way. Today the south half is not connected with Kamo River.

It was dug by Suminokura Ryōi in 1611, during the Edo period, to transport various goods and resources in the center of Kyoto. It made a great contribution to development of the city and economic growth at that time. -wikipedia

Ichino-Funairi is a cove in the Takase-gawa river which provides a pier for boats.

Canon EOS M5/ EF-M22mm f/2 STM/
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Hibiscus mutabilis / Kyoto Honen-in 京都 法然院

location : Kyoto Honen-in ,Kyoto city ,Kyoto prefecture , Japan

京都　東山鹿ヶ谷　法然院

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Early Summer in Kyoto

初夏の京都 location : 　Ginkaku-ji ( officially named Jishō-ji )UNESCO World Heritage Site　 ,Kyoto city, Kyoto refecture,Japan 京都　慈照寺 （通称 : 銀閣寺）銀閣 Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, lit. "Temple of the Silver Pavilion"), officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺, lit. "Temple of Shining Mercy"), is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period. Ashikaga Yoshimasa initiated plans for creating a retirement villa and gardens as early as 1460;[1] and after his death, Yoshimasa would arrange for this property to become a Zen temple.[2] The temple is today associated with the Shokoku-ji branch of Rinzai Zen. The two-storied Kannon-den (観音殿, Kannon hall), is the main temple structure. Its construction began February 21, 1482 (Bummei 14 , 4th day of the 2nd month).[3] The structure's design sought to emulate the golden Kinkaku-ji which had been commissioned by his grandfather Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. It is popularly known as Ginkaku, the "Silver Pavilion" because of the initial plans to cover its exterior in silver foil; but this familiar nickname dates back only as far as the Edo period (1600–1868). During the Ōnin War, construction was halted. Despite Yoshimasa's intention to cover the structure with a distinctive silver-foil overlay, this work was delayed for so long that the plans were never realized before Yoshimasa's death. The present appearance of the structure is understood to be the same as when Yoshimasa himself last saw it. This "unfinished" appearance illustrates one of the aspects of "wabi-sabi" quality.[2] Like Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji was originally built to serve as a place of rest and solitude for the Shogun. During his reign as Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimasa inspired a new outpouring of traditional culture, which came to be known as Higashiyama Bunka (the Culture of the Eastern Mountain). Having retired to the villa, it is said Yoshimasa sat in the pavilion, contemplating the calm and beauty of the gardens as the Ōnin War worsened and Kyoto was burned to the ground. In 1485, Yoshimasa became a Zen Buddhist monk. After his death on January 27, 1490 (Entoku 2, 7th day of the 1st month), the villa and gardens became a Buddhist temple complex, renamed Jishō-ji after Yoshimasa's Buddhist name. In addition to the temple's famous building, the property features wooded grounds covered with a variety of mosses. The Japanese garden, supposedly designed by the great landscape artist Sōami. The sand garden of Ginkaku-ji has become particularly well known; and the carefully formed pile of sand which is said to symbolize Mount Fuji is an essential element in the garden. After extensive restoration, started February 2008, Ginkaku-ji is again in full glory to visit. The garden and temple complex are open to the public. There is still no silver foil used. After much discussion, it was decided to not refinish the lacquer to the original state. The lacquer finish was the source of the original silver appearance of the temple, with the reflection of silver water of the pond on the lacquer finish. -wikipedia

Fallen Camellias 京都 城南宮

location : Jonan-gu , Kyoto city ,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan

京都 城南宮

tranquility

tranquil scene in Kyoto,Japan.

Nanzenji Sub-Temple Tenjyuan Garden on southern side of Shoin.
It's said that the layout of the garden clearly characteristics of late 14th century landscaping.

南禅寺　天授庵 南北朝時代 池泉回遊式庭園 書院南庭
Tenjyuan Garden on southern side of Shoin

Old Gate

location : Nanzenji Temple Tenjyuan ,Kyoto city ,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan

Deep Silence in Spring

Cherry Blossoms and Camellias
location : Ootoyo Shrine ,Philosopher's Walk ,Kyoto city,Japan


真は桜　
福、もしくは控は椿
体は鳥居
調和の美がここに,,,

Kiyomizudera Sunset

Majestic sunset view of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in autumn www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/photo/majestic-sunset-view-o...

Beautiful autumnal foliage in Kyoto ,Japan - Sagano Hirosawano-ike pond

Kyoto Kochi-dani Amida-ji temple 古知谷　阿弥陀寺

Kyoto

Kiyomizudera temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) ,

Three-storied Pagoda( Japan's Important Caltural Property)

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 Zen Garden ,Tea Garden "Jikichu-tei" 禅庭/茶庭 直中庭 designed/ created by Sen Rikyu 千利休 I've always wanted to take a picture of this temple ,But the temple is not open to the public . In addition photographing had not been allowed inside this until quite recently. Fortunately this time the temple is published continuinaly - but probably it will be continued till next lockdown due to covid19, and at presant the temple allows photographing . I feel a little happy about the opening in such a difficult time, I feel my dream comes true. and I feel also happy about publishing my photo of this place to you all today ,on World Photography Day. 　

Kyoto Daitokuji Obai-in 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 Zen Garden ,Tea Garden "Jikichu-tei" 禅庭/茶庭 直中庭 designed/ created by Sen Rikyu 千利休

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 Zen Garden ,Tea Garden "Jikichu-tei" 禅庭/茶庭 直中庭 designed/ created by Sen Rikyu 千利休

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 inside

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 Zen Garden ,Tea Garden "Jikichu-tei" 禅庭/茶庭 直中庭　designed/created by Sen Rikyu 千利休

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院

Kyoto Daitoku-ji Obai-in 京都 大徳寺黄梅院 Zen Garden ,Tea Garden "Jikichu-tei" 禅庭/茶庭 直中庭　designed/created by Sen Rikyu 千利休

Kyoto Daitokuji Obai-in 大徳寺黄梅院

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700 years old pine tree -Hosen in temple Kyoto 京都大原 宝泉院　

The longevity of this tree tells us something, that is very important tips to survive in difficult times like this..

locatiion : Kyoto Ohara Hosen-in temple Bankan-en Garden
( meaning: difficult to leave,and also known as 'picture frame garden)

Weeping cherry blossoms Konoe-tei- no Itozakura

location : Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

Quiet Night in Kyoto

Ninei-zaka street with few people

Due to fear of COVID-19 ?

Yasaka Pagoda　－Quiet Night in Kyoto

Gingyo Street in Kyoto- along the wall of Daitoku-ji

The wall is composed of broken old roof tiles

Wabi- Sabi - An old tea house

location :Sagano Enrianv, Kyoto ,Japan
京都　嵯峨野　厭離庵


Enri-an is a nunnery temple belonging to the Tenryuji School of the Rinzai sect.
It is said that this is the former site of Ogura-sanso of the Fujiwara-no Sadaie, and there he selected Ogura Hyakunin Isshu,The Ogura Anthology of Japanese Waka. -maco-nonch

December Autumn Foliage in Sagano ,Kyoto

location :Sagano Enrianv, Kyoto ,Japan
京都　嵯峨野　厭離庵

Enri-an is a nunnery temple belonging to the Tenryuji School of the Rinzai sect.
It is said that this is the former site of Ogura-sanso of the Fujiwara-no Sadaie, and there he selected Ogura Hyakunin Isshu,The Ogura Anthology of Japanese Waka. -maco-nonch

Canon EOS RP RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
ƒ/5.6 24.0 mm 1/30sec ISO 320 manual exposure : no edit
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Daitokuji Koto-in Kyoto inside

Adahino Nenbutsuji bamboo stairway

location : Kyoto Sagano Toriimoto Adashino-Nenbutsuji temple
京都　嵯峨鳥居本　化野念仏寺

A mysterious stairway in bamboo groove leading to CEMETERY at Adashino--Nanbutsu-ji temple in Kyoto

Christmas Reflections ☆

Kyoto Station Christmas tree

Canon EOS RP RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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