Camellia Tea CeremonyPaired with the matcha, 'peach castella' (桃カステラ) all the way from Kyūshū.
In Nagasaki Prefecture it is tradition for families with daughters celebrating their first Hina Matsuri to gift these sweets to relatives and friends.
Felis_Catus_DomesticusI couldn't resist sharing a few more photos of Nao-san and her weeping ume tree in bloom.
During the 'Kaihōgyō' (回峰行) Tendai monks descend from Enryaku-ji (延暦寺) on Mt. Hiei and complete various prayer routes that take them into the city and back to their home temple.
This ascetic practice is undertaken for 1000 days (over 7 years)!
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This ascetic practice is undertaken for 1000 days (over 7 years)!
#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #Enryakuji
Last rebuilt in 1907, the 11.7m granite bridge is barely 60cm wide.
Bubbling up on Hiei-zan, the Shirakawa (白川) eventually flows through Gion. Fine sand would flow down from the mountain, settling on the bed. In the sun it would shine white, giving 'White River' its name.
Officially known as Furukawamachi-bashi (古川町橋), although not actually in the list of Japan’s top 100 bridges it was given special recognition.
It's also known as Gyōja-bashi, Ippon-bashi (一本橋), Furukawachō-bashi (古川町橋), and Azari-bashi (阿闍梨橋 'High Priest Bridge').
It's also known as Gyōja-bashi, Ippon-bashi (一本橋), Furukawachō-bashi (古川町橋), and Azari-bashi (阿闍梨橋 'High Priest Bridge').
It's unclear when the first bridge was built, but the priest Ryōgen (良源 912-85) may have used a similar bridge in the area during his stay at Sonshō-in (尊勝院-thus the nickname 'High Priest Bridge').
First appearing for certain in a 1786 book, the current bridge dates to 1907.
First appearing for certain in a 1786 book, the current bridge dates to 1907.
Robin@camelliakyoto if I may, what are the significance of the items that have been placed on the statue in the first image?
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Very nice vibes, thank you for sharing 🙏
Very nice vibes, thank you for sharing 🙏