Returned to Kyoto and stayed for 5 days. While the Somei Yoshino sakura has mostly finished, some late blooming varieties were in peak blossom. After dropping our luggage in the hotel, we headed westbound to the first site.

Umenomiya Taisha (梅宮大社)

It was a warm afternoon. Apart from sakura other flowers such as azaleas, tsubaki (camelia), suzuran were in bloom.

 

On the next morning we visited Hirano Jinja again, which is also famous for late bloomers.  Some locals were dressed up in ancient costumes preparing for rituals.

Hirano Jinja (平野神社)

 

Afterwards, went to traditional restaurant opposite to Ninna-ji for lunch course again.

 

 

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