Kitayama Yuzengiku — Attraction in Kyoto

At a point where there is a thatched roof house is a field completely covered with Yuzengiku. The entire field is covered in the gentle color of light purple. You can purchase these flowers and pick them on your own ( 200 yen for 10 stems ). You can pay into a box placed next to cutting tools and wrap them with a plastic sheet to take home. Kuta is located in the northern end of Sakyo-ku. This area is widely known as a place where traditional Hanagasa dance and Matsuage are performed. The area is also known for a large amount of Tochi ( Kukara Horse Chestnuts ) are collected. Their local special products Tochi Mochi is very popular. The symbol of the area is Kitayama Yuzengiku ( a type of chrysanthemum ) bloom in summer time between mid July and early August. The water flows in this area is very clean and those mountain streams are often visited by people who enjoy fishing Ayu. Kuta is a popular destination for campers to enjoy being in the great environment blessed with abandance of nature. ( Trans-word+ : TGM...

Purple Yuzengiku Flowers at Kutamiyanocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Yesterday, I took a trip deep down into the Mountains of Kyoto Prefecture. A post from Jay Klaphake sparked my interest. It showed a picture of a field of Yuzen Chrysanthemum in the small village of Kuta. I've been in that area before, and I know it's pristine and beautiful. I drove on NR 110 that runs past the Hisata River. Soon it will be the Obon holidays, and a nearby campsite was inundated with tents and campers enjoying the River. A little further is the village of Kuta and my destination. The Daiya River runs next to the tiny road, and some parents were fishing with their kids. Not so many people around, and guess what, "no masks". I suppose so deep into the countryside with...

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