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Entokuin at the End of a Night of Special Temple Illuminations

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Visiting Special Nighttime Temple Viewings During Golden Week

Entoku-in

Our final stop was Entoku-in, where Kita-no-Mandokoro Nene, Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife, is said to have spent her later years. (It’s very close by.)

The entrance to Entoku-in at night

The dry landscape garden in the South Garden was lit up as well.

Entoku-in’s South Garden at night

Entoku-in’s most famous garden is this one, the “North Garden.” One of its defining features is the abundance of large stones. It has an impressively bold atmosphere.

Entoku-in’s North Garden at night
The gate at the entrance to HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO at night

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