March 30, 2024 : The Miyuki and Gion Weeping Cherry Trees, the Most Beautiful Cherry Trees
© 安岡喜晴 (JoyShine)
We went to Chion-in Temple to see the cherry blossoms at night.
When I entered the garden for the first time, I felt what a beautiful garden.
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The weeping cherry tree "Miyuki" is said to be the most beautiful cherry tree in Chion-in.
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The ground of the temple was so vast, we could feel the scale of the temple as the main temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
The layout of the garden seems to be very well considered, furthermore, the nighttime lighting made its inherent beauty even more beautiful.
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There is a large bell at the top that is rung only twice a year.
The ringing at the beginning of the year is broadcast nationwide by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation.
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I felt that this place is a must see.
The light of the moon shines equally on every field, every mountain, and every village, but its beauty is not delivered to the heart unless you look at it.
(By Saint Honen, the founder of Jodo sect)
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After Chion-in Temple, we went to Maruyama Park.
There were so many people watching the cherry blossoms and many food stalls on both sides of the road, and we had a fun time there.
I was especially impressed by the large cherry tree in the center of the park.
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This cherry blossom is not only large and beautiful, but also majestic, and its overwhelming aura is mesmerizing to behold.
Many people gather to see this cherry blossom.
That is how much power this cherry tree has to attract people.
I would say that this cherry tree is the center of the park.
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