I can appreciate temples with manicured gardens where every fallen leaf is quickly swept away, but in my heart I like half wild gardens best. When I went to see hydrangeas blooming at Iwa Temple on the edge of Yamashina in Kyoto, I was delighted by the lush green growth of trees, grass and wildflowers. Green moss spread under the trees, and hydrangeas splashed the peaceful scene with shades of blue.
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Blue Hydrangeas at Iwadera
Peaceful temple on the green edge of Yamashina in Kyoto
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96 Nishinoyama Sakuranobabacho Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 607-8308 (Directions)
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Kim Bergström
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