Kyoto

Mar 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Cherry Blossoms at Bishamon-do

Large weeping cherry at a beautiful temple in Kyoto

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

A large old weeping cherry stands in front of the temple

Wooden poles support the tree boughs

Buds on the weeping cherry are just breaking into bloom

Fresh paint on the temple sets of the pale blossom beautifully

Every one is perfect!

The strong lines of the tiled roof contrast with the delicate blossom

Not much blossom on this tree behind the wall

A young weeping cherry in front of one of the temple's smaller buildings

Path leading from the pond to one of three gates

Trailing blossoms with the red gate in the background

A large lantern hangs in the center of the red gate

Although Bishamon-do is rightly famous for its wonderful autumn leaves, this temple is also very lovely in spring. A large old weeping cherry standing before the main hall becomes a vision in palest pink when it blooms. A number of other cherry trees make this temple a wonderful place to stroll through. The Yamashina temple is also beautiful when the wisteria is blooming in May. If you are in Kyoto at springtime, you can visit Bishamon-do and stroll along nearby Biwako Canal for a wonderful spring outing.

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