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.
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| 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.
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| 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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