Kyoto – Place of Hidden Flowers, Yoshimine-dera

Kyoto – Place of Hidden Flowers, Yoshimine-dera
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Written by Takoyakikun

#2 Go to see Belltower, “Gliding Dragon” pine tree

Next, I continued along the temple’s path.

continued along the temple’s path.
continued along the temple’s path.

Belltower

This bell was established in 1686. It is said to be an “evil-warding” bell.

Belltower
Belltower
an “evil-warding” bell
an “evil-warding” bell

You can ring the bell if you want to! I tried ringing it, because why not?
Claaaaaaang~~~!

Best view of Kyoto!

This spot overlooks Kyoto’s city center. It’s the best view of Kyoto!
The contrast between the autumn leaves and Kyoto’s cityscape is wonderful!

Best view of Kyoto!
Best view of Kyoto!

Then, I went to “Gliding Dragon” pine tree!

Yoshimine-dera
Yoshimine-dera
Yoshimine-dera
Yoshimine-dera

“Gliding Dragon” pine tree

This pine tree is over 600 years old. It is around 2 meters tall and has an overall length of 37 meters.

The trunk of this gigantic pine that stretches across the ground looks like a dragon playing, earning it the name “Gliding Dragon.” The tree used to have an overall length of around 50 meters, but it was cut down to 37 meters due to insect damage in 1994.

Natural Monument of Japan, “Gliding Dragon” pine tree
Natural Monument of Japan, “Gliding Dragon” pine tree

View of the Gliding Dragon pine tree along with a view of Kyoto’s streets

View of the Gliding Dragon pine tree along with a view of Kyoto’s streets
a view of Kyoto’s streets
a view of Kyoto’s streets
a view of Kyoto’s streets
Gliding Dragon pine tree
Gliding Dragon pine tree
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