ツツジとフジ、新緑の庭彩る 城南宮で見頃For those with an itch to see azalea and wisteria, Jonangu Shrine in south Kyoto is a fine place to start.
The surrounding area is not easy on the eyes - were it not for safety issues, we would recommend horse blinders - but once inside the grounds of the shrine it is divine.
The shrine is well known for its gardens. Each represents four different styles from four periods in Japanese history: Heian, Muromachi, Momoyama, and Heisei.
One of the gardens is believed to have featured in Lady Murasaki's Tales of the Genji, and the Shrine boasts more than 100 types of flowering plants.
Information
Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
Entrance Fee: 500 Yen
For cyclists, it on the way - though a bit of a detour - to Fushimi. From Sumizome Station, it will take about 10 minutes.
Jonangu Shrine Cycling Map
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