Travel Date: May 18, 2014 Sunday
Location:
Mimuroto-ji Temple, Kyoto Prefecture 611-0013, Japan
三室戸寺 21 莵道滋賀谷 Uji,
Open: 8:30 to 16:30 (until 16:00 from November to March)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time; Admission: 500 yen
Aside from Umeda in Osaka, there is another option to reach Kyoto. I took Keihan Line from Yodobashi station to Chusojima. Then, exchange to Uji line going to Mimurudo station.
In early weeks of May, you'll see full bloom of azaleas in Mimuroto-ji Temple. It is about 20 minute walk from the station.
Check if you can see the signage and directions while being covered by the branches.
Writing prayers; Leaves on lotus plant pots |
Most of the Hydrangea buds are still not in blooming, most likely still be in June. But bees are already all over the place.
Flowers found on the street side while going back to the train station. |
Summary of 3 days itinerary in 2014 Spring Osaka, Okayama, Kobe, Kyoto, Trip:
Day
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Places to see
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Food and Restaurants
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Where to Sleep
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Day 1
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Go to Okayama by train
Wake Wisteria Park, Wake Folk Museum Go to Kobe by train Western-style buildings in Kitano area Walk along Flower Road | ||
Day 2
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Go to Kyoto by train
Mimuroto-ji Temple (Azalea) Kawaramachi Catholic Church TOEI Kyoto Studio Park Return to Osaka by train Namba Parks |
Hotel IL Cuore Namba
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Day 3
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Hotel IL Cuore Namba
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