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วัดโทจิ Sakura Festival at Toji Temple

By April 6, 2017 No Comments

Hello, today, we will introduce another temple of Buddhism in Japan, it is the Toji Temple 東 寺】】 in Kyoto. Of historical significance The UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the past, the temple was built to protect the nation. This Toji Temple is located in Minami District. Near the junction of Omiya Road and Kujo Road. Southwest of Kyoto Train Station

The name of the temple means that the temple of the East. Or Western Temple Live together These two temples are located next to the door of Racha. Which is the gateway to the Heian capital.

Toji Temple has a long history and is an important temple for the minds of citizens in Kyoto. Toji Temple was built in 796, two years after the city was relocated to Heian. Or Kyoto today

This time at the Toji Temple. There is a regular season. This "Sakura" at the Toji Temple has about 200 blooming Sakura trees called this place. It is one of the most famous cherry blossoms in Kyoto. It There is a lot of love to see Sakura at night under the light or Light Up.

 

This event is held only once in a year, it is considered a world-class Sakura, it's all right. Held in place This special Anyway, let's have a look at it. Every year Sakura started blooming. Around the end of March Full bloom around mid April. Each year, Sakura will not bloom simultaneously. It depends on the temperature and weather of each year.

 

In addition, if the other seasons, Toji Temple is a temple with a very beautiful scenery. The interior of the temple is surrounded by trees. Various plants Make every visitor happy. Can make merit to worship. Whether it be spring Or fall I can visit the beautiful scenery. All year round

But from July to August. Which is Japan's summer. The weather is rather hot, some days hot than Thailand. Travelers who plan to visit Kyoto in the summer. Check the weather and prepare well before traveling with me ^^

How to go  -จากสถานีเกียวโต เดินทางด้วย รถไฟคินเตะสึ เพียง 1 สถานีเท่านั้น ลงที่สถานี โทจิ  แล้วเดินเท้าอีกประมาณ 5 นาที

- If walking from Kyoto Station, walk about 20 minutes.

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