Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2020: Light up the streets of Japan
CultureWhy do not you walk the beautiful cityscape of Kyoto?
A lot of lanterns decorate the 5 km walking path that leads to the foothills of Higashiyama Mountain. From the north, the path goes through Shoren-in Temple and Maruyama Park, and then through Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in the south.Enjoy the striking charms of Kyoto streets. Faint lights that beautify the store fronts of Monzen-machi, soft lights that reflect off the stone pavements, lights swaying amongst the trees, white and earthen walls.
The Ikebana Promenade and the abundant Ikebana arrangements together with the paper lanterns invite the visitor to an enchanting world.- Ikebana Promenade
Ikebana Promenade
With the cooperation of Kyoto Ikebana Association, some large flower arrangements are displayed in the Lanterns and Flower Lane.
A grand flower arrangement competition is held with the cooperation of Kyoto Ikebana Association, in Maruyama Park. some flower arrangements are displayed in the early and late stage of the festival.Illuminated Kiyomizu-dera Temple■Kyoto Higashiyama Hnatouro 2020
Friday,March 6 – Sunday, March 15 ※Rain or shine
Illmination hours: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Official website
http://www.hanatouro.jp/e/higashiyama/index.html
Photo provided by: Kyoto Hanatouro Promotion Council
Top image: Hokanji（Yasaka Tower）
