The heart-shaped window offers a romantic view of night cherry blossoms — a new hotspot for sakura spotting in Japan
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
In addition to famous spots like Kōenji Park, Ueno Park, and Hirosaki Park, Kyoto’s Shōjuin Temple is also a must-visit destination for cherry blossom enthusiasts. This 800-year-old historic temple is best known for viewing cherry blossoms through its heart-shaped “Tonome Window.” In the spring of 2018, Shōjuin Temple’s night cherry blossom lighting was opened to the public for the first time, and the romantic scene quickly became a popular photo spot among Japanese netizens.
Shōjuin Temple’s most distinctive feature is viewing cherry blossoms through its heart-shaped “Tonome Window” (Photo / Shōjuin Temple, the same below)
Shōjuin Temple’s night cherry blossom lighting opens to the public for the first time
Also known as the “Wind Chime Temple,” Shōjuin Temple holds an annual Wind Chime Festival in summer, during which 2,000 wind chimes are hung throughout the temple grounds, creating an elegant and beautiful scene. The heart shape of the Tonome Window is one of Japan’s traditional patterns passed down through generations. Seen as a window that brings happiness, it is believed to ward off disasters and invite good fortune, making it widely loved.
Shōjuin Temple holds an annual Wind Chime Festival in summer, during which 2,000 wind chimes are hung
The beauty of cherry blossoms at Shōjuin Temple in spring
In addition to the heart-shaped Tonome Window, the ceiling murals inside the temple are also highly favored by visitors. Viewing the beautiful Japanese garden and cherry blossoms through the Tonome Window adds a unique charm to the cherry blossom experience.
The ceiling murals inside the temple are also highly favored by visitors
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