balloon flowers at Rozanji temple, Kyoto

A small temple located near the Imperial Palace, Rozan-ji is most famous as the site of the former mansion where Murasaki Shikibu, author of the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji, spent her years. Now known not only for its impressive history but also its lovely garden with balloon flowers.

蘆山寺　源氏庭

蘆山寺は紫式部の邸宅址として知られ、 源氏物語の花散里の屋敷はこのあたりにあったそうです。

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