Kyoto｜Falling in Love Again and Again with This Endless Summer

Love summer in Kyoto, everywhere is green🍃
The interplay of light and shadow at Rurikō-in
Sanzen-in covered in emerald green
The mysterious atmosphere of Kibune Shrine
And a Japanese machiya guesthouse booked a month in advance
A wonderful trip to Kyoto with friends
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👭Must-visit spots in summer Kyoto
1️⃣ Sanzen-in p13.15.16
The courtyard is covered with an emerald moss carpet, sunlight filters through the green leaves creating dappled light, and the small Jizo statues hidden in the moss are heart-melting!
2️⃣ Nanzen-ji p2
Nanzen-ji is a very large temple in Kyoto and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
3️⃣ Rurikō-in
Open for a limited time in spring, summer, and autumn, known for its lush garden scenery and the beautiful interplay of light and shadow inside the temple
4️⃣ Kibune Shrine p3.9
The ancient stone stairway lined with vermilion lanterns on both sides is full of mystery, like a path to another world! Especially the row of large trees at the Okumiya is very spectacular
5️⃣ Eizan Electric Railway p1
A local train in the Kyoto area, running through the forest, with green shade like an anime tunnel in summer
6️⃣ Yūsai-tei p4
View the “Yumezome” dyeing technique that changes with the light, the summer inside the glass bottles is even more beautiful, advance reservation required
7️⃣ Kamo River p17
Sitting by the river watching the sunset is a must-do in Kyoto, very relaxing, comfortable, and cool
8️⃣ Arashiyama p18
Boating is very pleasant, full of green in summer, and you can also see the autumn leaves in fall