Garden · Fushimi / Takeda
Jonangu Shrine 城南宮
A shrine in southern Kyoto whose large Rakusuien garden, planted with flowers from the Tale of Genji, is famous for weeping plum blossoms.
HoursGarden 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)
PriceGarden (adult, standard period): ¥800
Getting thereTakeda Station (Karasuma Line / Kintetsu), about 15 min walk
Time needed1 hour
Best timeLate February to March for weeping plums and camellias
Address7 Nakajima Tobarikyu-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8459
Websitejonangu.com
About
Jonangu was founded to protect the southern approach to the Heian capital and is visited for blessings for safe travel and house moves. Its paid garden, the Rakusuien, is laid out in Heian, Muromachi and Momoyama styles and planted with over a hundred species mentioned in the Tale of Genji. The weeping plums in late winter draw the biggest crowds. Poetry gatherings in Heian dress are held in the garden in spring and autumn.
Highlights
- Weeping plum garden in late February and March
- Heian-style garden with a winding stream
- Plants from the Tale of Genji
- Kyokusui-no-utage poetry event
Tips
- The garden's open areas and prices change by season; check before visiting
- Combine with Fushimi sights to the east
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