150 weeping plum trees and 400 camellia trees herald the arrival of spring at Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to many famous plum blossom spots, but in recent years Jonangu Shrine has become increasingly popular, and is said to be the best in Kyoto, with its "weeping plum garden"🌸 Since ancient times, it has been loved as a shrine for warding off evil and evil spirits, and around the main hall is the "Tale of Genji Flower Garden," a sacred garden that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Every year from February to March, the "Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival" is held! It is easily accessible from Kyoto Station, about 15 minutes by bus, and on busy days, about 9,000 people visit, making it a popular spot 📍✨✨ In addition, Jonan-gu is also a famous camellia spot 🌺There are 32 varieties, and they bloom every year from December to March, and they have cute names such as "Otome Tsubaki", "Jonan Tsubaki", and "Hikaru Genji" 🌺Have fun looking for your favorite camellia while looking at the "Camellia Encyclopedia" in the pamphlet ♬During the festival, the specialty "Camellia Mochi" will also be on sale for a limited time 😋🍡 [Jonan-gu] Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival Dates: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 9:00-16:30 (reception until 16:00) Access: About 15 minutes on foot from "Takeda" on the Karasuma Subway Line and Kintetsu Kyoto Line Fees: Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,000 yen Elementary school students 600 yen #Seasonal places in Japan #travel alone #trip #Kyoto trip #Domestic travel #Jonangu Shrine