Late April Blossom Alert 🌺: Nagaoka Tenmangu × Kirishima Azaleas

#cherryblossom25 Late spring and early summer — the absolute dream season in Kyoto! 🌿✨ If you're hoping to dodge the crowds and soak in some real Japanese romance, you must check out the stunning Kirishima azaleas at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine! 🎐🌸 🌺 01 | Why Nagaoka Tenmangu? It might not be as famous as Kiyomizu-dera or Fushimi Inari, but Nagaoka Tenmangu is a true hidden gem 🌟 — known as the “Red Flower Corridor of Kyoto's West Mountains”! ❤️🏯 About 100 Kirishima azalea trees, each around 2.5 meters tall, burst into fiery red bloom every year from mid to late April 🔥🌺. The vibrant sea of blossoms lines the Hachijo Pond, creating a dreamy, otherworldly scene you’ll never forget. 🌸✨ 🌼 Blooming Season: Mid to late April every year 🌼 2025 Peak: Expected between April 12–27 (Check the official site for the latest updates! 📅) 🚃 02 | How to Get There Nearest Station: Hankyu Nagaoka-Tenjin Station 🚉 From Kyoto city center, hop on the Hankyu Kyoto Line — it’s just about 20 minutes! 🎶 Once you arrive, it’s an easy 10-minute walk to the shrine. 🚶♀️💨#travel