Kishu-ume-dochu Festival

Ume(Japanese apricot) is a very important food in Japan.



They have come from Kishu (Wakayama-ken) and dedicate Ume to the god of Kamigamo-shrine.
Kishu is the famous area for the production of Ume.



They are dressed in Heian Period costume.








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Shisendo Temple (2)

The white sand and azalea garden








A place for wash hands



A lane to the garden



Azaleas and the belvedere of Shisendo Temple









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Shisendo Temple (1)

Shisendo Temple was built as the residence of Ishikawa Jozan in 1641.
He was a samurai who served Tokugawa Ieyasu and then became a poet.
The wonderfully landscaped garden is in the serene atmosphere.



The first gate




The approach




The second gate











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Ginkakuji Temple

Ginkaku was built as a villa in 1482 by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
It is designated a national treasure.



Ginkaku and Kogetsudai (sand mound)
　


Ginshadan (white sand garden)
　

Aoi-maturi Festival (2)

Saio-dai on the palanquin
She is one of the leading parts of this festival.

















the last of the procession

Aoi-maturi Festival (1)

Aoi Matsuri is one of Kyoto's "Three Major Festivals".
This festival dates back to the 6th century.
Aoi (hollyhock) leaves are used in decorating the procession - 2 ox-carts and 500 people dressed in Heian Period costume.



the front of the procession










An Ox Cart (Gissha)