▼Spot info▼ 📍Kitano tenmangu shrine @kitano_tenmangu 📝About Step into the quiet elegance of Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where over 1,500 plum trees bloom in graceful harmony each spring. Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane—the deity of learning, poetry, and deep emotion—this shrine is also home to a beloved symbol: the plum blossom. Before being exiled from Kyoto in the 10th century, Michizane wrote a heartfelt poem to his favorite plum tree, asking it to send its fragrance with the eastern wind after his departure. This poem lives on today, and so does the deep connection between the shrine and its blooming ume. From early February to late March, the Plum Garden opens its gates, offering a peaceful stroll among red and white blossoms, tea beneath the trees, and the soft presence of seasonal beauty. If you thought Kyoto’s spring was only about cherry blossoms, this garden might gently change your mind. 🗺️Address Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Bakuro-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 602-8386 Japan 🚃Access by train ⚪︎JR Line: 　• From Kyoto Station 　　Take Kyoto City Bus No. 50 (approx. 35 min) 　　→ Get off at “Kitano Tenmangu-mae” 🚌Access by bus ①Bus Terminal
After exiting through the central gate of Kyoto Station, please proceed to the bus terminal located directly in front of the station. Specifically, head to the “B2 bus stop.” ②Bus Routes
You may take one of the following Kyoto City Bus routes: ◦ Route 50 (bound for Ritsumeikan University) ◦ Route 101 (bound for Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine) ③Both of these buses will take you directly to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Route 101 is particularly recommended as it follows a sightseeing route and operates more frequently. ④Travel Time and Fare ◦ Travel time: Approximately 30 to 35 minutes (depending on traffic conditions) ◦ Fare: 230 yen for adults (one way) 🕙Visiting Hours & Information • Shrine Grounds Open: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Office Hours (Shamusho / Reception):9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ⚠️Please check the web site!! It depends on the situation! #KyotoBeyondTheUsual #kyotoshrine #kyotolife #dayinmylifevlog #kyotostyle #일본여행 #교토여행 #そうだ京都行こう #北野天満宮ライトアップ