[2024 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Murin-an (Updated Oct)

A Different Kind of Christmas at Murin-an.

I stumbled upon this tea house in a corner of Kyoto and couldn't resist exploring it. The matcha is delicious, and the wagashi isn't too sweet. Everything is perfectly serene.😌 Amidst the beautiful garden scenery and the flowing stream, I quietly savor the moment. Christmas can actually be spent in tranquility. P.S. Kyoto still has autumn leaves to admire in December, and after crossing a bridge, there's also a zoo and Heian Shrine.

The Serene Courtyard Beside Nanzen-ji

The summer insects still flutter and sing in the air While the first hint of red maple has quietly bloomed Beside Nanzen-ji This Japanese-style garden sits quietly Displaying its unique beauty without contention or rush Perhaps because it is by appointment only Visitors are scarce Every corner here Behind every door Hides exquisitely beautiful scenery Under the blazing sun Greenery and ponds shimmer with a golden halo Small hills gently mottle with the sunlight Sitting inside the teahouse Gazing at the beauty of this garden The heart's lake remains undisturbed Truly feeling a sense of tranquility and peace Recording this touch of autumn Every moment on the journey is worth cherishing

Kyoto|Spend a little money to enjoy the unmanned autumn garden

|Spend a little money to enjoy the unmanned autumn garden. Kyoto|Spend a little money to enjoy the unmanned autumn garden. I made a reservation for Muren-an 1100 yen/person in advance. Even on weekends, there are very few people entering at the same time. Most people will listen to an explanation first after entering. But because the explanation is only in Japanese, I went directly into the garden. I almost enjoyed the garden without people. The garden is not big, but every step is too beautiful, so beautiful that I am speechless. Green, yellow, orange, red leaves are reflected in the lake. Whether it is from the teahouse to see the garden or from the garden to see the teahouse, it is A picture that people enjoy. You can sit here for an afternoon and daydream quietly.

One day, a group of people walked along the city's walking route to the neighboring Nanchan Temple. Entering this small courtyard, I immediately felt that the noisy was isolated from the door. The visitors in twos and threes politely said hello, and then sat quietly in the porch of the house to drink a bowl of matcha and make a small stay. Yes, this is the Zen garden I want most, with the comfort of being in the wind and blowing snow. I took out the ticket in my hand, it was a beautifully printed book with a big "moss". The word was printed on the ticket because it is different from the moss that was carefully planted in other courtyards in Kyoto. The moss of this garden grows naturally with the water, and there are 40 kinds. The courtyard tickets are divided into five designs, each representing its five beautiful forms. Which one can be obtained by a traveler, but also by fate. I really want to come every day.