前のブログに書き忘れたが、今年の京都訪問は桜を十分楽しむには少し早すぎた。去年は遅すぎたし、今年はずっと暖かかったので去年より一週間早めたのだ。
それはそれとして・・・
二日目の朝、車は旅館において妙心寺まで歩いて行った。道すがら桜の花が歓迎してくれた。
I forgot to write in the previous blog that we visited Kyoto a little early for fully enjoying cherry blossoms this year. Since we were late last year, and since it had been warmer than last year, we planned the trip a week earlier than last year.
Anyway...
Next morning, we left our car at the hotel and walked to the Myoshinji temple.
On the way, cherries were welcoming us.
今回は1656年狩野探幽作の雲龍図を拝見するツアーに参加した。この絵を描くために淡幽は8年を費やしたそうだ、そしてこれは国の重要文化財に登録されている。
This time we joined a tour to view a painting of "Dragon and clouds" painted by Tanyu Kano in 1656. It took him eight years to paint and is registered as one of the important cultural properties of Japan.
そして、ガイドは次に明智風呂なる所に連れて行ってくれた。これは文字通り高僧のためのサウナぶろである。これも重要文化財。名前が示すように明智光秀に関係があるのだが詳しい説明は皆さんのお勉強にゆずる。
And, the guide took us to the Akechi bath also. This is literally a sauna bathroom for high ranked monks and also registered as one of the important cultural properties of Japan. As the name shows, this is related to Mitsuhide Akechi, but the explanation about this is left for your investigation.
ご本尊。金網越しに。
The principal image of buddha. This photo was taken over wire netting.
ランチタイム! 近くの料亭で精進料理を頂いた。
Time for lunch! We had Shojin-ryori at the restaurant near the temple.
次の桜は法金剛院で。
The next cherry place was Hokongo-in temple.
黒椿。こんなのは初めて見た。妖艶な美しさ。
Black camellia. We have never seen this before! Somewhat bewitching beauty.
バスに乗って四条川端辺に。観光客が着物をレンタルして回っている。
Taking a bus we came to Shijo Kawabata area. Many tourists rent Kimono and sightsee.
円山公園の有名な枝垂れ桜。去年も来たが、遅すぎたし雨だった。今年は少し早すぎたが、去年よりは良い。
A famous cherry tree at Maruyama park. We came here last year too, but it was a little too late and the day was rainy. This year is a little too early, but better than yesterday.
知恩院の桜はほぼ満開だ。残念ながら16:00で閉門してしまっている。
The cherry at Chion-in temple was almost in full bloom. Unfortunately, the temple was closed after 16:00.
観光客が２人ガイドブックを見ながら将来について語り合っている。
Two tourist were consulting guidebooks and discussing their future.
次の目的地は青蓮院。夜間公開には少し早い。「開けてくれ〜」と叫んでいる。(笑)
The next destination was Shoren-in temple. It was a little early for night-time opening. I was yelling, "Open the door, please!" ;-)
The garden lighted up.
ディナータイム! 祇園白川のイタリアンレストランを予約しておいた。道すがら桜が美しくライトアップされていた。
Time for dinner! We had reserved a table at Italian at Gion Shirakawa. On the way, cherries were beautifully lighted up.
From the window seat, we were able to enjoy the view while eating.
半分食べたパスタ。このパスタは京漬物のパスタで、とってもおもしろい味だつた。
Half eaten pasta. This is pasta with Kyoto pickles, and the taste of it is fabulously interesting.
レストランから出て、夜はまだ浅い。
Coming out of the restaurant, still the night was young.
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