Refresh with a Shower of Green – “Myokakuji Temple – fresh Green Viewing Event Featuring Oda Nobunaga’s Tea Ceremony Table on Display”

During the spring and autumn seasons, Kyoto attracts many visitors who come to enjoy its sights. In addition, the early summer when young leaves shine brightly while reflecting the sun is a nice season for appreciating it. This time, we’re going to introduce the “Myokakuji Temple”(妙覺寺) where you can enjoy beautiful green maple with a relaxing atmosphere. Although this temple is typically closed to the public, a special event is currently available until May 31st. Additionally, visitors can view the table that was used for the tea ceremony held by Oda Nobunaga, which is on display. The special viewing event is a must-see for those who love gardens as well as those who are interested in Sengoku warlords. (military leaders from the Samurai era)

“Myokakuji Temple” is one of Kyoto’s hidden spots, only open to the public for brief periods during the spring and autumn seasons. Currently, it is offering a special viewing event, allowing visitors to enjoy the sight of fresh green leaves under the early summer sunshine. Just looking at the green maple trees growing lively will give you energy. The shower of fresh green leaves will blow away your fatigue and leave you feeling refreshed and clear-headed. Get the power from nature in refresh way only this season. Try recharging your energy with a refreshing method only in this season.

Moreover, during this special viewing event, visitors can also experience ‘Nobunaga’s Tea Ceremony’. It’s an exhibition that reproduces the tea ceremony table of Nobunaga Oda, a warlord of the Sengoku period. In fact, Nobunaga often stayed at this temple whenever he visited Kyoto, so he is one of the people who are a strong connection to the temple. It seems that he held a grand tea ceremony at the same temple on November 23, 1573, and served formal samurai dishes served on 3 trays called honzen ryori. (本膳料理, high-grade Japanese meal) This exhibition also features a reproduction of the tea ceremony table, including the plates and vessels used during the ceremony, making it a valuable and unique display. You can enjoy the vibrant garden and the experience of Nobunaga’s tea ceremony until May 31st. why not add this to your list of places to visit on your trip to Kyoto in early summer?