Legend has it that the Kannon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple transforms into a blue dragon and drinks from the waterfalls at night, so this event is held to honor the Yasha Goddess, and to pray for the people who come to worship. 
The dancing blue dragon parades from Okuno to the cobblestone streets around Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The blue dragon is believed to be one of the four great gods that protect the city of Kyoto. In addition to the blue dragon, there are men dressed in traditional samurai clothes, and the streets are filled with music and spectacular dancing. It's really magical! 
The Spring Festival is on March 14-15 and April 3. The Fall Festival is September 14-15, starting at 14:00 (2pm). 

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清澈水纹

Before the Qingming holiday this year, I took a day trip to Kansai, Japan, in late March and early April. I chose to take the subway from the city to Madiku Station. I walked for a few minutes to Kagooka Station. I booked a one-way ticket for the small train in Trip.com in advance. I specially set this semi-open carriage. From Guigang Station, pass Baojin Gorge, and finally get off at Lushan Station. This season, the cherry blossoms 🌸 are opening, and you can experience the pleasant scenery along the way. I imagine how dreamy the cherry blossoms are when they are in full bloom.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Spring Outings

Historic buildings

Night view

风起鹰鲨

Take the bus and get off, walk over, go uphill, the temple is not small, the outside is free, the inside is charged, the fare is not expensive, you can hit the squat, you need to line up, go to the top of the mountain to overlook the panoramic view of Kyoto City, walk down the road, and there are some scenery. Then go to Erchome and Mitsubishi.

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Near Kyoto Station|Gion/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

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Near Arashiyama|Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao, Kyoto

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Near Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station|Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya, Kyoto

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Fushimi Inari Taisha

大元脸葡萄

🌟 June Kyoto Fushimi Inari-Daesha Travel Review 🌸-🏛️ Historical and cultural heritage: Fushimi Inari-Daesha is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, serving the Inari-Daesha, symbolizing the prosperity of agriculture and commerce. The history of the shrine dates back to 711 and is the center of Japan&#39;s Inari faith. -🎨 Unique architectural style: The architectural style of the shrine is simple and elegant, and the building gate is donated by Toyoson Sugiyoshi. It is the oldest and largest building in Kyoto. -🌿 Beautiful natural landscape: Qianben Bird House is an iconic attraction of Fushimi Inari Dashe. The scarlet Bird House arranged along the mountain road has more than 10,000 seats, forming a mysterious passage, suitable for taking pictures and punching in. -🎭 Rich cultural experience: You can buy souvenirs such as Yushou, fox masks and other souvenirs to experience the traditional Japanese culture. You can also rent kimonos at Omotesando to experience the traditional Japanese style. -🎫 Tickets are free: no tickets are required, but the business hours of Yushou sales office are 08:30-16:30. -🍖 Rich food around: There are many restaurants and food stalls nearby, you can taste specialties such as Inari Sushi, Fox Udon Noodles, Soybean Powder Ice Cream. -🚗 Convenient transportation: Located in the center of Kyoto, take the JR Nara Line to &quot;Inari Station&quot; or Keihan Main Line to &quot;Fushimi Inari Station&quot;, within walking distance. 🎉 Summary: Fushimi Inari Daisha is an iconic attraction in Kyoto, famous for its spectacular Thousand Birds. June is a pleasant time to travel.

Arashiyama

Mountain climbing

一直在路上的猫

Located in the northwest of Kyoto City, the eastern edge of Danbo Heights, it is known as &quot;Kyoto&#39;s first victory&quot;. Inside: Yuye Bamboo Forest, Duyue Bridge, Lushan Park (composed of Guishan, Nakanoshima, Linchuan Temple, there are red pine, cherry blossom trees, maple trees, etc., as well as squares, resting places, observation deck and other facilities.), Tianlong Temple, Nomiya Shrine and other shrines. There is also Iwatashan Monkey Park. The Ping An era is an aristocratic resort, the Edo era has become a temple and shrine center, and the Meiji Renovation has gradually become a tourist attraction. ◦ You can take the Sapporo sightseeing train: drive along the Baojinchuan River Valley, the whole journey is 7.3 kilometers, about 25 minutes a way, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ◦ Baojinchuan rafting cruise: You can experience it in Guigang, cross the Qingshan Canyon to the Duyue Bridge, the fare is 4,100 yen for adults. I actually felt good after a tour, especially compared with the famous Sichuan Mountain of the motherland. The scenery is more exquisite and there is nothing special.

Gion

Best Things to Do

学校🏫

Gion: Geisha phantom and capital meat grinder, Kyoto&#39;s most dangerous Ukiyo-e Is it worth going? If you want to dissect the dark fairy tale of Japanese aesthetics, it&#39;s worth it! But under the stone slabs of each flower-viewing path are tourists&#39; IQ taxes - this is the Disneyland of geisha culture, and you are a human ATM. 
Hard-core truth: blood and gold on the shamisen strings 
Chemical war on the back of the neck of the maiko: under the white powder is not the legendary &quot;swan neck&quot;, but the scar of collodion burns - traditional geishas need to use glue to straighten the neck lines. The young girl kneels in front of the mirror at 3 a.m. and uses a bone brush knife to smooth the skin texture, just for a 0.5-second glimpse in your lens at dusk. 
The indulgence system of Ichiriki Tea House: The private banquet behind the door curtain costs ￥300,000 per night, and what they drink is not wine but class sacrifice. But when you open the tatami secret compartment, the contract signed by the prostitutes in the Meiji period sleeps with this morning&#39;s credit card bill - a century of exploitation has never evolved, only the payment method has changed. 
The physical scam of Yasaka Tower: Internet celebrity photographers will not say: The best camera position is on top of the power distribution box in the back alley of Tatsumi Daimyojin. What&#39;s even darker is that the tower lighting is sponsored by Sharp, and the LED color temperature is adjusted according to the new mobile phone products of the season - faith has long been adjusted by capital. 
The cyber torture device of Shirakawa Tsutsumi: pressure sensors are installed on the stone steps, and hidden spray devices (officially called &quot;moisturizing system&quot;) are triggered when the crowd is overloaded. The &quot;poetic scene&quot; of your kimono being wetted by water mist is actually a sewer strategy of big data to disperse the flow of people. 

Anti-harvest survival guide (more important than booking Kaiseki) 
Morning attack on ghost theater: 
5:00 squatting at the back door of Gion Kobu dance practice hall**, watching the geisha with bruises on her eyes after removing her makeup ride a shared bicycle home 
6:30 rush into the **Kenninji** abbot garden, the sand sound of monks sweeping fallen leaves is the real &quot;Kyoto sound&quot; 
Unlocking the midnight secret path: 
- 22:00 climb into the **Shimbashi Shirakawa** restricted area in the dark (Google Map 33.995&deg;N, 135.768&deg;E), the century-old chimney is reflected in the water like a giant harp 
- Every Friday on garbage day, throw away the sake lees in the back alley of Inoue Brewery, and dig out the yeast that brewed the geisha&#39;s lip balm with bare hands 
Fatal peak staggering technique: 
-Standing at Yasaka Shrine with a transparent umbrella on a rainy night, watching the red lanterns turn into blood mist in the rain curtain 
- On the 10th of every month, on Geisha Emblem Day, follow the kimono delivery truck to the Nishijin weaving workshop and pick up the gold thread scraps from the tailor&#39;s knife 

Magical realism attack 
When you scoop up matcha shaved ice in the tea house, the &quot;geisha&quot; outside the window suddenly takes off her wig - that&#39;s a part-time cross-dressing job for a Ukrainian student earning ￥1,500 per hour. Even more absurd is the Hanamikoji vending machine: put in ￥5,000 to get a &quot;Geisha Breathing Air Can&quot;, scan the code to display the ingredients list

Time:	2025年3月14日–9月15日 (UTC+9)
Location:	1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

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