Introducing recommended sightseeing spots and events in Kyoto in February!
In this article, we will discuss February's
Kyoto
Special feature!
Due to the basin topography, the weather is extremely cold.
Kyoto in February
. However, Kyoto has
Majestic atmosphere
and
Coldness
is a perfect match! Historic shrines and temples in the cold air
Give off more beauty
Masu.
This time, we will introduce recommended spots and events such as special visits when visiting Kyoto in February.
Surrounding activity information
I will also introduce you.
Please use this as a reference when planning dates and outings!
Temperature in Kyoto in February
Kyoto Because there are many mountains, southern and northern in There are differences in temperature However, overall cold ” you can say. Kyoto is known to be the cause of the cold weather. basin ”. Cold air stays in low-lying areas, so temperatures tend to drop, especially in winter.
| region | average temperature | average maximum temperature | average minimum temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 5.4℃ | 10.0℃ | 1.6℃ |
| Sonobe | 2.1℃ | 7.0℃ | -1.5℃ |
Jonangu Shrine
Located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto Jonangu Shrine ” is a shrine known as the god of protection and traffic safety. In the garden at the shrine Plum and camellia were planted, and in February, in the cold, beautiful flowers announces the arrival of spring.
On February 11th, which is close to the 7th day of the New Year in the lunar calendar, ``Jonangu Nanakusa Porridge'' is served, and the ``Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival'' is held from mid-February.
| address | 7, Nakajima Toba Rikyumachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Jonangu Nanakusa Porridge
:February 11th (Sunday/Holiday) ● Weeping plum and camellia festival : February 18th (Sunday) - March 22nd (Friday) |
Why not go a little further from the Fushimi area and enjoy the plans below?
Fushimi is blessed with abundant underground water that gushes out from the Momoyama Hills, and was once called ``Fushimi'', and it is said that full-scale brewing began about 400 years ago, as the water was suitable for sake brewing. I am. This sake brewery flourished as a castle town and a port on the Yodo River on the Tokaido, and its white walls stand out along the Uji River and Canal. The Jukoku-bune sails through the swaying willows, a unique experience unique to a sake-brewing town.
<The more you know, the more you like it! ? Fushimi's rich water and history of sake ♪ > Fushimi is a well-known sake producer in Kyoto. As can be seen from the fact that Fushimi was once written as "Fushimi," this region, blessed with abundant water, developed a rich sake culture. While unraveling the history of the development of sake in Fushimi, stroll through the neighborhood, which still retains a landscape reminiscent of those days. transparent
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Famous plum blossom spots Also known as “ Kitano Tenmangu Shrine ”. It enshrines Michizane Sugawara, who is worshiped as the god of learning. Headquarters of Tenjin and Tenmangu shrines is.
In February, the plum garden on the grounds is open to the public, and you can enjoy plum tea and sweets at the teahouse. Also, at the Baikasai on February 25th, which is the anniversary of Michizane's death, brown rice is given to ward off evil spirits and a Nodate ceremony is held on the grounds.
| address | Bakurocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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plum blossom festival
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Nodate large tea ceremony
: February 25th (Sun) ● Plum garden open to the public : Early February to late March |
We will introduce recommended and popular activities in the Kitano area.
[Kyoto / Kamishichiken] Glitter ✴︎ Stained glass experience ♪ Making plum flower-shaped netsuke
This is Atelier Hauru, a stained glass workshop in Kyoto! In this plan, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is synonymous with Kyoto, and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is synonymous with plum blossoms, so you can use stained glass to create a ``netsuke'' with a plum blossom motif! "Netsuke" is a fastener used in Japan during the Edo period, but it can also be used as a key chain! beginner
Geisha and Maiko are inheriting the culture and traditions of Kyoto. Of the five hanamachi areas in Kyoto, only one is located far away from the other four, Kamishichiken. Some of you may have walked around while visiting Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which is also a famous place for plum blossoms. but! Learning about the history and geisha and maiko culture is a waste to just walk around.
Kyoto Ohara Sanzenin
" Kyoto Ohara Sanzenin "teeth, Saicho, the founder of the Tendai sect This temple originates from the hermitage built at Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei. After the Meiji Restoration, Moved to Ohara, Kyoto It was named ``Sanzen-in'' and continues to this day.
Every year, on the first day of the first horse (Hatsuuma) in February, an event called ``Hatsuuma Daikon-daki'' is held to pray for good luck and good health. It is served to worshipers.
| address | 540 Ohara Raigoincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Hatsuuma grilled radish : February 10th (Sat) - February 13th (Tuesday) |
Special winter visit to Kyoto in February
Winter is a time when you can enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto more slowly than other seasons. Every year in Kyoto, special exhibitions of cultural properties and events are held where you can experience history.
I will introduce this time
special viewing
teeth,
Advance reservation required
is. Don't forget to make a reservation before going out!
Shinshu Main Shrine (Higashi Honganji Temple)
The head temple of the Shinshu Otani school,
Shinshu Honbyo
”. In general"
Higashi Honganji Temple
” is called.
A special viewing of the ``Oshinden and Hakushoin'' halls, which are normally closed to the public, will be held. Shoin-zukuri and beautiful wall paintings, etc.
Valuable important cultural property
You can meet.
| address | Karasuma-dori Nanajo Up, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Higashi Honganji Temple First Hall Special Visit
Open every Friday and Saturday from January 6th (Saturday) to March 15th (Friday). *May be closed/advance reservation required |
Ryukokuzan Honganji Temple (Nishi Honganji Temple)
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Ryukokuzan Honganji Temple
” is generally “
Nishi Honganji Temple
It is the head temple of the Honganji school of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
In addition to the shoin and Noh stage built during the Momoyama period,
Three famous temples in Kyoto
You can also take a special look at the exterior of Hiunkaku, one of the national treasures of Japan.
| address | Honganji Monzen-cho, Horikawa-dori Hanaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Nishi Honganji Shoin/Hiunkaku (exterior) Special visit
January 20th (Sat) - March 3rd (Sun) *May be closed/advance reservation required |
Recommended activities in Kyoto
At An an Kyoto, a Japanese cultural experience located in Karasuma Gojo, Kyoto, everyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Iori an Kyoto? We are looking forward to offering a variety of fun and educational experience programs. [Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 】In the tea ceremony experience, after a brief lecture, you can enjoy matcha on your own.
If you're having trouble deciding when to buy a prayer beads, why not make your own one-of-a-kind prayer beads in the world in Kyoto, the home of prayer beads? In addition to choosing natural stones, you can also choose the color and design of the tassels, threads, and braided threads! *Experience by group. (Experience at 1 table per group.)
This is a Kyoto ware/Kiyomizu ware pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Toen. Families, friends, and couples can participate on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto. Using an electric potter's wheel, you will have a potter's wheel experience with a Tamao-gama potter. The craftsmen of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki kilns will provide gentle and careful guidance. Declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Heian Gyokuo Pottery Garden and Let'sto
``Bringing the essence of Kyoto to you'' Spend a moment enjoying the scents of Kyoto. Would you like to make incense sticks with a monk? You can create your own original incense sticks by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense sticks, we will offer the finished product to the Buddha and have them recite the sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting temples and shrines in Kyoto
《Experience swordsmithing in Oku-Kyoto! 》・Why not ask an attractive young swordsmith about Japanese swords and create your own short sword?・I hammer out steel with my own hands and create a short sword with a blade length of 15cm. 《Experience schedule》①Learn about the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them②Visit fire making③Fire making④Annealing⑤Earth removal practice⑥Earth removal⑦Hardening⑧Polishing⑨Memorial cutting
Let's enjoy Kyoto in February!
We highly recommend this when sightseeing in Kyoto in February.
Recommended spots
or
special viewing
I explained about.
Although it is colder than other seasons
The congestion has eased a little.
, hotels and traffic are showing signs of calm.
Kyoto in February
. It will give you a sense of wabi-sabi that is a little different from the natural beauty that represents Kyoto, such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Sightseeing and sightseeing in Kyoto in February activity Please enjoy it!
*The contents of this article are current as of January 2024.
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