It has been a while since I last did a Japan post, so today we are going back to Kyoto, the city where I lived for nearly a year. A couple of days before leaving Japan, my dad and I went on a little tour of various places around Kyoto. One of these places was Shosei-en garden.
When I went, Shosei-en really felt like a secret garden. Despite the fact that it is a few minutes walk from Kyoto Station it was so calm and peaceful. The only other people we saw were a cleaner, a few old ladies and a young couple.
It was a lovely place to wander around, with pretty bridges, loads of water lilies and some traditional buildings. There is also great view of Kyoto Tower.
Location: 7 minutes walk from Kyoto Station
Price: donation of ￥500
Times: 9am to 4pm
Linking up with Bonnie Rose for Travel Tuesday
Do you have any pretty gardens near where you live?
What a lovely park and it seems to be a great spot to escape the hectic city and enjoy some peace!
ReplyDeleteIt was absolutely perfect for escaping the bustle of the city!
DeleteOh wow - that photo with the umbrella on the bridge is perfect! I wouldn't know where to look!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I took a few shots of them before I got the right photo, hope that doesn't sound creepy! Hahaa
DeleteLove your photos! :)
ReplyDeleteThis place is so peaceful I might fall asleep in it. I haven't been to any of this kind.. uhm, can you take a nap or just rest to any spot there? just a tiny spot where it's shady? cause I tend to fall asleep when I'm on this kind of peaceful environment. It's very nice though. :)
ReplyDeleteWell there was lots of space so I guess you could take a nap if you wanted to! But you might wake up to Japanese people staring at you wondering what you were doing!
DeleteIt looks so beautiful and tranquil! Lovely photos. x
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was so tranquil!
DeleteSo beautiful. I love all of the lily pads!
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing how many lily pads there were!
DeleteGorgeous pictures! The gardens are so green! And I just absolutely adore water flowers!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I couldn't believe how much green there was in the middle of the city!
DeleteThis looks beautiful! I love the lush greenery and pretty bridges. I'd love to visit Kyoto one day!
ReplyDeleteIf you get the chance you should definitely visit, it is a great city!
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