Illumination

Kyoto

Photographs of Hogon-in

Hogon-in (宝厳院) is a temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Many photographs of Hogon-in are published.
Kyoto

Photographs of Hosen-in

Hosen-in (宝泉院) is a temple in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Many photographs of Hosen-in are published.
Hyogo

Himeji Castle – Himeji, Hyogo

Himeji Castle (姫路城) is in Himeji, Hyogo. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Tenshu (Castle keep) is designated as a national treasure. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April. In spring and autumn, special night visit will be held.
Shiga

Hikone Castle – Hikone, Shiga

Hikone Castle (彦根城) is in Hikone, Shiga. Tenshu (Castle keep) is designated as a national treasure. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the beginning to the middle of April. In April, special night visit will be held.
Kyoto

Hogon-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Hogon-in (宝厳院) is a temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. In the garden, you can stroll while admiring cherry blossom, moss, autumn leaves etc. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April. In autumn, special night visit will be held.
Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the beginning of April. In March, August and November, special night visit will be held.
Nara

Muro-ji – Uda, Nara

Muro-ji (室生寺) is a temple in Uda, Nara. The scene where a lot of Buddha statues, which is enshrined in Main Hall, lined up is magnificent. Autumn leaves are best view about the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April. In autumn, special night visit will be held.
Kyoto

Hosen-in – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Hosen-in (宝泉院) is a temple in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. There are white pine of 700 years old in the garden. Having a cup of green tea and viewing the autumn leaves, bamboo forest and white pine, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time. Autumn leaves are best view about the middle of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the middle of April.