13 May Beautiful green Kyoto in early summer
Kyoto is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and red and yellow leaves during autumn. You may think spring and autumn is the only seasons worth visiting Kyoto but no! Fresh greens in Kyoto are as beautiful as those cherry blossoms and colored leaves and worth a trip!
The best part of fresh green in Kyoto is that it is predictable!
Cherry blossoms and fall colored leaves are hard to predict. It really depends on the temperature and sometimes you are disappointed because you may miss the peak of the blooming.
Photo by 白士 李
Here are some recommended spots if you are visiting Kyoto in summer time.
Sanzenin (三千院)
Sanzenin is famous for its beautiful garden. During summer time, you can enjoy peaceful time viewing the green moss garden.
Photo by Chi King
Photo by Ken Yamaguchi
Hozu River Boat Ride (保津川)
It is such a relaxing experience to sit on a boat and be immersed in fresh green as you go along Hozu river.
There is also a train that you can take. Hop on from Arashiyama to Kameoka and on the way back, you can enjoy your boat ride from Kameoka back to Arashiyama.
Photo by JahnmitJa
Photo by JahnmitJa
Photo by Thomas Au
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Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺)
Nanzenji temple offers a beautiful green garden in summer time. You can see the famous Sanmon(三門) surroudned by green maple trees.
Enjoy a short walk to the red brick canal. With the contrast of green maple trees, it will be a photogenic location!
Photo by Chris Gladis
Photo by Chris Gladis
Interested in vacation photos of you and beautiful fresh green garden in Kyoto this summer?