Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (solo trip)

It is a beautiful and historic shrine dedicated to the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. It’s a peaceful place to stroll, especially during plum blossom or autumn leaf seasons. When I visited, there was a monkey performance right at the entrance — the monkey was so cute and clever! It was fun to watch and added a charming surprise to the visit. A great spot for both culture and unexpected en...

Best flea market we found in Japan. It tales places the 25th of each month ( if I’m not wrong ) you can find there a lot of stuff but the best is to go before it’s crowded! You can combine it with a visit of the parc / shrine. We saw some beautiful cherry trees and a small monkey. Don’t hesitate to plan this during your next trip to Japan !

On our way back to the hotel from Kinkaku-ji, we unexpectedly came across Tenmangu Shrine. Many locals visit this shrine to pray for success before exams, so we decided to stop by as well. The shrine was peaceful and serene, offering a tranquil atmosphere away from the tourist crowds.

We went yesterday (6 March 2024), and the plum blossoms were starting. By this weekend, they'll be at their peak. I highly recommend this spot for plum blossom viewing. The ¥1200 entry fee is worth it to experience the large garden and elevated viewing platform where you can look over the sea of flowers - amazing! The temple itself is truly impressive and only open to the public during spring and ...

Magnificent shrine especially at night with all the lanterns lit up. The plum blossom bonsai were beautiful. It's a pity the blossoms aren't blooming yet but even then the walk was magical with all the tea lights in the trees - and the rare blooming tree was such a treat! I wish we were here for the blooming time!