🌸🇯🇵 Uji Wisteria – A Purple Curtain Over Kyoto’s Phoenix Hall

#summervacay Every spring, Uji’s Byōdō-in Temple transforms into a serene wonderland as centuries-old wisteria vines drape over the pond, especially near the iconic Phoenix Hall. When to visit: mid-April to early May, peak around late April to Golden Week Where to see it: there are three large wisteria trellises in the temple grounds; the one by Aji-ike Pond is over 280 years old, with flower clusters over a meter long that nearly touch the water Why it’s special: pale purple blossoms cascade like chandeliers against the red Phoenix Hall, creating a fairytale reflection scene — a dream setting for dreamy portrait shots Uji in wisteria season isn’t just sightseeing — it’s walking through living art, reflected in water, and steeped in centuries of calm. #ujiwisteria #byodointemple #phoenixhall #purplechandelier #mirrorreflection #springinjapan #wisteriaseason #ujidaytrip #kyotohiddengems #matchaandflowers