[Kyoto] A weeping plum garden known only to those in the know! "Mimuroto Temple" in Uji, Kyoto

Mimuroto-ji Temple in Uji, Kyoto is a temple of the Honzan Shugen sect and is known as the 10th temple of the Thirty-Three Temples of the Western Provinces.

It was originally called Omuroto-ji Temple, but during the Heian period, it became a villa for three emperors, Emperor Kōnin, Emperor Kazan, and Emperor Shirakawa, so the "O" was changed to "San" and it came to be called Mimuroto-ji Temple.

Mimuroto-ji Temple is famous as a "flower temple."

About 250 weeping plum trees are planted on the slope of a small hill, and in spring it becomes a garden of weeping plum trees.

In early spring, there are cherry blossoms and azaleas, in early summer hydrangeas and lotus flowers,
and in autumn, there are four types of autumn leaves and autumn chrysanthemums. Seasonal flowers decorate the garden

In winter, the snow creates a world reminiscent of a sumi-e painting

There are more than 60 steep steps from the entrance to the main hall. If you find it difficult to climb, there is also a detour ramp

Location: 21 Shigatani, Uji-do, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

Visiting hours: April 1st to October 31st: 8:30 to 16:30 (last entry at 15:40)

November 1st to March 31st: 8:30 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:10)

Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children

Closed: August 11th to 17th, December 29th to 31st

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