The happiest thing for travelers who visit Kyoto during the cherry blossom and autumn season is that there are many night worship activities at night. Kyoto’s usual nightlife can be considered poor. They usually gather in izakayas or go to department stores and other indoor activities. However, in spring and autumn During the cherry blossom viewing season, it is time to arrange night worship activities in the evening. This time we came to Qinglianyuan in Dongshan District during the maple viewing period.
A special night at the gate of Qinglianin Temple in 2018
The gate of Qinglianyuan will be illuminated every night and the special visit time will be announced on the official website. The famous cyan starlight carpet is the view that can only be enjoyed at this moment. Readers who are going to watch it, please visit the official website to pay attention to the opening date .
◎ The reminder period
– 2018年3月9日（金）～3月18日（日）
– 2018年3月30日（金）～4月8日（日）
– 2018年4月27日（金）～5月6日（日）
◎ Opening reminder time
– 18:00～22:00
◎ Suspension Gold
-Individuals: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary, middle and high students
Transportation: How to get to the gate of Qinglianyuan?
The gate of Qingrenin Temple is located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto. You can take the Kyoto Subway Tozai Line and get off at "Higashiyama Station" and walk 600 meters to reach it.It is also quite convenient to take a bus. Take Kyoto City Bus Routes 5, 46, 100 and other routes and get off at the "Jingu Road" stop, or take the routes 201, 202, 203, 206 and other routes and stop at the "Chionin Front" stop. Just get off.
Qinglian-in Temple is close to Chion-in Temple, Enzan Park and other scenic spots. If you come to Gion for the itinerary, you can drop by here.In addition, if your physical strength permits, you can visit the Shogunsuka Qingryuden attached to Qingrenin Temple. Both have a common worship scroll. However, the Shogunsuka is located on the top of Higashiyama Mountain. It is very hard to walk to. It is recommended to take Keihan Bus No. 70 to get there. .
▲ Qinglianyuan adopts a revolving garden design.
The night lights at the gates of Qinglianyuan Temple
Qinglianin (しょうれんいん) is listed as the five gates of Kyoto Tendai Sect along with Manshuin, Bishamondang, Sanzenin, and Myoyuan. It is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto.If you have the opportunity during the day, you can visit the gate of Qingrenin Temple and then take a bus to the Shogun Tomb. You can enjoy the night view of Kyoto city from another angle, just like enjoying the night view at Kiyomizu Temple.When we visited Qinglianyuan this time, we chose to visit Qinglianyuan at night. What we were interested in was the night worship of the red leaves of Qinglianyuan.
Qinglianyuan adopts a retreat-style garden design. In the spring and autumn season, it is open for night visits. Sitting indoors and facing outwards to enjoy the garden scenery is a common practice.However, the most famous night lighting scene in Qinglianyuan is the dots of blue lights floating in the garden. The scenery is in line with the name of Qinglian. This is also the biggest feature of Qinglianyuan at night.
▲We got off at the bus stop sign "in front of Zhien Temple", and after walking through Huading Road, turn left into Jingong Road and you will arrive at Qinglianyuan.
▲ Qinglianyuan and General Tomb have a common worship scroll, but they are suitable for daytime use because the distance between the two places is too far.
▲ The artistic conception decorated with azure light is fully in line with the name of Qinglianyuan.
▲ When we came to Qinglianyuan at night, we started to slow down and order some matcha and snacks. The atmosphere was just right.
▲Returning garden design, the most difficult thing to avoid from taking pictures is people!Enjoy our refreshments at ease.
▲ Japanese steamed buns are completely different from Chinese steamed buns. There are many types, more like steamed buns or dim sum.
◎ The gate of Tiantai Zongqinglianyuan.しょうれんいん
– Address: 〒605-0035 XNUMX-XNUMX, Sanjobocho, Awadaguchi, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Phone: +81 75-561-2345
– Official website: http://www.shorenin.com/
