Nanzen-ji Temple

A Spectacular View of Autumn Leaves Like Painting Cut Out on Window FrameNanzen-ji Temple

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Waterway Bridges In A Temple!? A Chain Of Retro & Beautiful ArchesNanzen-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji Suiro-kaku is a part of Biwa Lake Canal to bring the water to Kyoto from Biwa Lake. The beautiful arched bridges built of bricks considered the temple scenery and were designed in Meiji Era. They bring the water now in active service.

Nanzen-ji Temple's Suirokaku Renowned As A Photogenic SpotNanzen-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji Temple's Suirokaku (waterway architect) is a huge arch structure. It has become renowned recently as a photogenic spot, and many people visit here. I think it's better for you to visit during morning!

Suirokaku in Nanzenji Temple, Water Still Runs Above. Popular Kyoto Instagram Spot Nanzen-ji Temple

Suirokaku stands quietly in the back of Nanzenji Temple. It looks great whether you take it from an angle or from the front. It is a popular spot with beautiful fresh greenery in summer and autumn leaves in autumn. I was healed by a lovely kimono couple. This is a recommended spot for walking around kimono.

A Path-Around-Pond Style Japanese Garden With Beautiful Reflections Of Fresh GreensNanzen-ji Temple

At South Garden (a path-around-pond style garden: people see the garden from the paths around the pond in the central of the garden) of Tenju-an in Nanzen-ji Temple, you can see the beautiful reflections of fresh greens on the pond. What's more, such as East Garden of beautiful white sands and moss, there're many things to see.

The Ancient Rome In KyotoNanzen-ji Temple

Suirokaku is a waterway-bridge built by bricks as a part of Biwako Sosui Waterway that passes inside the precinct of Nanzen-ji Temple. It's an arch structure like an art with the mood of ancient Rome.

Nanzen-ji Temple's Beautiful Fresh Greens In Early Summer, Comparable To The Renowned Autumn LeavesNanzen-ji Temple

I visited Nanzen-ji Temple for the first time! Though I had an image of here as a temple famous for the autumn colored leaves, I really enjoyed the beautiful fresh greens in this season!◎10 min walk from Keage Station of subway Tozai Line.