[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Reikan-ji Temple (Updated May)

#cherryblossom25 At the end of March, Kyoto will once again be in full bloom, and it's the perfect time to see the famous cherry blossoms! 🌸🌞 But since the sakura season is only about a week long, you’ll need a little bit of luck with the weather. 🌤️ If you’re looking for a less crowded and unique experience, here’s a hidden route to enjoy Kyoto's cherry blossoms: Philosopher’s Path (哲学之道) 🧘♂️🌸 Start your journey along the Philosopher’s Path, one of the most iconic cherry blossom spots. The path by the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) offers stunning views of sakura by the canal. It's a peaceful stroll perfect for photos! 📸 Reikan-ji Temple (灵鑑寺) 🌸⛩️ Continue south to the Reikan-ji Temple, a hidden gem famous for its camellia flowers. When the cherry blossoms bloom, the temple takes on a unique charm that’s perfect for a more intimate sakura experience. 🌿💖 Yoshida Shrine (吉田竹中稻荷神社) 🔴🌸 On Yoshida Mountain, you’ll find the Takenaka Inari Shrine. The striking red torii gates and cherry blossoms together create a beautiful scene. It's far quieter than the famous spots, offering a serene atmosphere for sakura lovers. 🏞️ Shinjo-do (真如堂) 🌸 On your way down, stop by Shinjo-do, where you’ll be mesmerized by a stunning cherry blossom display right at the temple entrance. A peaceful and unexpected delight! ✨ Okazaki Canal (冈崎疏水) 🚤🌸 End your cherry blossom journey at Okazaki Canal, located near Heian Shrine. The banks of the canal are lined with cherry trees, and the best part? You can take a boat ride while admiring the blossoms. Add the sunset to the mix, and it’s a view you’ll never forget! 🌅🚣♀️ #travel

#springwander Spring is a magical time at Reikan-ji, a hidden gem in Kyoto known for its stunning camellias. This small yet charming temple opens its doors to the public only during special occasions, making a visit here feel even more special. Walking through its peaceful garden, you’ll be surrounded by colorful camellia blooms, creating a picture-perfect spring atmosphere. The temple’s elegant architecture and serene ambiance make it a wonderful place for a quiet stroll or a moment of reflection. With fewer crowds than other Kyoto temples, Reikan-ji is perfect for those who appreciate beauty in a more tranquil setting. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Beautiful camellia flowers in full bloom during spring. ✔ A peaceful and less crowded temple for a relaxing stroll. 📍 Address: 15 Shishigatani Kannondocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8422 #Reikanji #Kyoto #Japan #SpringWalk #Camellia #HiddenGem

~Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture~ Reikanji Temple Open every spring! A temple of colorful camellias! The limited-time goshuin is also cute♡💡Point💡☑︎The camellia flowers are cute♡You can enjoy the flower water basin, fallen camellias, and colorful camellias🌸☑︎A hidden spot! You can visit the temple relatively slowly in the crowded spring of Kyoto. ☑︎The limited-time goshuin is cute♡The camellia print goshuin is beautiful! Also great as a souvenir◎☑︎It's actually a power spot for women! From the Heian period, five imperial princesses entered the temple and many camellias were planted🌸It's said that the temple is a power spot for beautiful women in the local area because it has become a flower temple that remains to this day! ~My impressions after actually going there📝~The colorful flowers, from pale to dark camellias, are very beautiful! The flower water basin and the camellias that have fallen on the moss were also very nice! It's not too crowded, so it's one of the Kyoto temples I want to visit again next year😊 ➖Recommended spots➖📍Spot name: Reikanji Temple Address: 12 Shishigatani Goshonodan-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8422 Cost: Adults ¥800 Children ¥400 Visiting hours: 10:00-16:00 Recommended points: Camellia flower water basin➖Access➖Bus🚌・Get off at Miyanomae-cho on City Bus No. 32, about a 5-minute walk・Get off at Shinnyodo-mae or Kinrin-shako-mae on City Bus No. 5, about a 7-minute walk*You can board the bus from Kyoto Station or Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. Train🚃/Subway Tozai Line: Get off at "Keage Station", about 25 minutes walk #0 yen trip #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Japanese travel tour #japantrip #japantravel #kyoto #kyototrip #kyototemples #kyototravel #kimono #me and travel

Reikanji Temple is considered a popular landmark in Kyoto, located near the cherry blossom viewing spot, the Philosopher's Path. However, the temple's representative is not cherry blossoms, but camellias. During the special spring visits, the temple's camellias bloom wildly, creating a blanket of flowers that seems to cover the sky. Led by the Nikko Camellia, which has been designated as a 'Natural Monument of Kyoto City', there are more than 30 varieties of renowned camellia trees. The sight of the vibrant and vivid flower buds falling onto the lush green moss is picturesque. During this season, the temple also offers special camellia-patterned red seals, which are worth collecting.

The flowers are falling, the spring is turbulent "" is the name I gave to such a beautiful temple, this may be the biggest harvest I went to Kyoto in April~ I met such a temple, really It makes people unforgettable. The name of the temple in is actually called the Jianjian Temple. Generally, this temple is not open to the public. It is only open twice in the spring and autumn flower viewing seasons. When I went to Kyoto in April, I accidentally found this temple on the map. When I clicked into google, I was attracted by the photo. After checking the time, I found that it was just on the last day of the special publicity. It was really super lucky 2019 special opening time: 3/21-4/7 next year is estimated to be almost Time, suggestion can go in the middle of the time, the flower is still the most beautiful when the branches are full, I have been a bit late when I went, the biggest drop at the door is basically 80%, if you like to see the silky flowers You can especially pick the last two days to go. When I went to the last day, I deliberately picked the first time to open the door in the morning. There are already a lot of people, so the suggestion is still early. There are quite a lot of people in the special opening period, especially many people want their home. Zhu Yin (Figure 4) will line up a long line. After entering the park, you can go to the Zhuyin team first, because it really has to wait for a long time, and Zhu Yin is particularly beautiful (Figure 4) is worthy of a souvenir collection, there are two versions in 2019, I chose A better-looking, Zhuyin printed with silk flowers is drawn in advance, and there is no print that can be written now, all of which is 300 yen. This temple is actually a child to collect money ~ they have a super invincible cute golden hair, this is not concerned about having so many people, has been very docile lying to sleep, but it is estimated to be touched duck Lishan was big. After two Japanese MMs touched it, they saw the puppy sighing sigh.... Get the seal and you can open the biggest one at the door. This one is true. Its very shocking. When I entered the door, I really lamented that there was such a beautiful flower tree, the treasure of the town temple! After the temple is basically not as big as this one - so the door can focus on the shot. Next to the flower tree is the water tank. The staff in the temple will put a lot of different flowers, it is really beautiful, the color is very bright. I took Zhu Yin and played the card~ Don't miss the photography, you can definitely let you shoot for a long time. The temples next to the cylinder are also a highlight. The staff put two rows of bamboo buckets to raise a variety of silk flowers, and you can carefully observe the difference between these flowers. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Just take a look at it. The whole garden can be strolled for more than an hour. After coming out, the guard at the door is very cute and pulls me to smell the scent of flowers at the door. I feel full of love for the temple. hh / I strongly recommend that you must go to , address information in address: Zuojing District Luyigu Yusuke Duancho 12 (land near the philosophy road) business hours: 10:00 - 15:30 Tickets: 700 2019 April opening hours Reference: 3/21-4/7