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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Check out the bold Fudō Myō-ō statue at Han’nya-ji Temple in Nara—it’s beautifully framed by cheerful cosmos flowers! #hannyaji #般若寺 #cosmostemple #コスモス #nara #japantravel #temple #cosmosflowers #kosumosudera #autumn #コスモス畑

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Butsuryū-ji Temple (仏隆寺) is a lovely spot in late September, where a long stone staircase glows with bright red spider lilies (ひがんばな). #redspiderlily #higanbana #ひがんばな #autumn2025 #nara #narajapan #manjushage #lycorisradiata #discoverjapan #仏隆寺 #佛隆寺

Around the autumn equinox (Higan), the blooms—full of Buddhist meaning and local history—make the steps feel like a path to the Pure Land. After wildlife once threatened them, kind volunteers and the community worked together to bring the lilies back, so everyone can enjoy this beautiful seasonal show every year.

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Bright red spider lilies blooming in the rice fields of Sogabecho Nishijo in Kameoka, Kyoto—such a lovely sight! #redspiderlily #higanbana #ひがんばな #lycorisradiata #kameoka #kyoto #JapanTravel #spiderlilyfield #彼岸花 #autumnvibes

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Watching the Harvest Moon rise over the lovely Togetsukyō Bridge in Arashiyama. #togetsukyobridge #arashiyama #kyoto #kyotojapan #kyototrip #fullmoon #harvestmoon #渡月橋

The nearly full moon (98.8% waxing gibbous) peeked over the mountains, and a few of us waited with anticipation. When it finally appeared, happy cheers rang out—it gave me goosebumps and always feels so magical. Hundreds of years ago, Kyoto’s nobles gathered here to admire the moon and share poetry; I can only imagine their other adventures. No surprise that the bridge is affectionately known as the “Moon Crossing Bridge.”

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

HARVEST MOON 2026 SEPTEMBER I caught the September Harvest Moon at 93.9% waxing gibbous from my wooden deck—just a lovely sight at 5:48 p.m. on the 24th! #kyotanabe #japan #宵月 #eveningmoon #春の月 #waxinggibbous #moonphotography #waninggibbousmoon #harvestmoon

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Another archival photograph from Jakkō-in (寂光院), a temple in Ōhara, Kyoto. I took this photo on November 14, 2011, with my first DSLR, a Canon EOS Kiss X2. #kyotojapan #autumn #autumnphotography #autumnleaves #もみじ #紅葉 #japanesegarden #日本の庭園 #kyototrip #japantrip #japantravel #紅葉 #寂光院 #jakkoin

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Sturgeon Moon of August over the skies of Kyotanabe this evening. The full moon is on August 28, this coming Friday. This evening's moon was Waxing Gibbous (93.3%). #kyotanabe #japan #宵月 #eveningmoon #春の月 #waxinggibbous #sturgeonmoon #moonphotography #waninggibbousmoon

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Pink water lilies bloom at Suikeien Garden, located in Seika-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. #japanesegarden #lotusflower #蓮 #ハスの花 #蓮華 #summervibes #水景園 #法金剛院 #kyoto

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Lotus Flowers at the Hōkongō-in Temple in Kyoto City, Japan. This is a real picture of a lotus fantasy in Kyoto, Japan. It’s not an AI-generated image. #Japanesegarden #lotusflowers #蓮 #ハスの花 #蓮華 #summer #水景園 #法金剛院 #kyoto

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A white lotus flower blooms at Suikei-en Garden, located in Seika-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. #けいはんな記念公園 #japanesegarden #lotusflower #蓮 #ハスの花 #蓮華 #summer #水景園

The white lotus symbolises spiritual perfection and complete mental purity, known as bodhi. It’s linked to the White Tara, embodying her flawless nature, a quality accentuated by her white body.

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Hydrangea at Kannon-ji in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture. The entrance gate to Kannon-ji (観音寺) is flanked by Hydrangea bushes and Nio statues. #kyotojapan #japan_of_insta #hydrangea #hydrangealove #ajisai #fukuchiyama #華観音寺 #あじさい寺

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hydrangea (紫陽花) at Yoshimine-dera (善峰寺) in Kyoto! Canon EOS 5D Mark III July 6th, 2017 #ajisai #紫陽花 #hydrangea #matsuri #rainyseasonjapan #japantravel #japantravelgallery #festival #善峰寺

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Mimuroto-ji Temple is a must-visit for hydrangea enthusiasts. It showcases the hydrangea in its most breathtaking display, both during the day and under evening lights. (三室戸寺) #ajisai #紫陽花 #hydrangea #matsuri #rainyseasonjapan #japantravel #japantravelgallery #festival #mimurotoji #三室戸寺 #uji

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Where the Full Moon Blooms: Rice Fields in Kyotanabe. Last Sunday, I found a secluded spot to capture the full moon without any power lines or poles obstructing the view. It lasted only five minutes, but it was incredible. #kyotanabe #japan #宵月 #eveningmoon #春の月 #fullmoon #満月 #japantravel

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Walking Through a Heian Period Painting: Aoi Matsuri 2026. Kamo Kaido Majestic Trees Green Leaves Cool Breeze #葵祭 #斎王代 #kamigamoshrine #上賀茂神社 #kyotojapan #japantravel #festival #祭り #traditionaljapan #kyototravel #japanheritage

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Cherry Blossoms and the Great Buddha of Tsubosaka in Nara. Here are a few more pictures from my visit to this iconic temple. #cherryblossom #sakura #花見 #festival #祭り#japantravel #tsubosakadera #壷阪寺 #kanzeonbosatsu #buddhism #tsubosakatemple #narasakura #壷阪寺 #springinjapan

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Pink cherry blossoms and Yellow Yamabuki bushes at Tsubosaka-dera (壷阪寺), nestled in the mountains of Nara Prefecture. #cherryblossom #sakura #花見 #festival #祭り#japantravel #tsubosakadera #壷阪寺 #buddhism #tsubosakatemple #壷阪寺 #springinjapan #yamabuki #山吹

“Life blooms brightly… and beneath it, something more contemplative lingers.”

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Ide-cho’s Hidden Sakura Gem! Took a stroll along the Tama River in Ide-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. #cherryblossom #sakura #花見 #festival #祭り#kyotojapan #japantravel #cherryblossoms #river #玉川堤の桜

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The April full moon is commonly known as the Pink Moon. The name derives from the pink phlox flowers that bloom in early spring across North America. Other traditional names for this moon include the Egg Moon and Fish Moon. #springmoon #kyotanabe #japan #宵月 #eveningmoon #pinkmoon #春の月 #fullmoon #満月

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A Cup of Spring, White Magnolias in Full Bloom. Our magnolia tree in full bloom. #hanakotoba #花言葉 #whitemagnolia #白木蓮 #spring #満開 #まんかい

Our magnolia tree in full bloom.
Did you know? Magnolias are often depicted in traditional Japanese art, symbolising purity and nobility. A notable example is a 1931 woodblock print by Ohara Shoson, which features a vibrant pink magnolia alongside a magpie, a bird associated with happiness. Additionally, the magnolia holds significance as a celebrated herald of spring.

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The Oshikuma Hachiman Shrine in Nara, Japan, is a place of spiritual significance. #shinto #shintoshrine #japanculture #sacredjapan #japanesehistory #nara #narajapan #神道

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Year of the Horse 2026: Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto. Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) exudes a quietly powerful presence, where ancient Kyoto seems to breathe alongside the New Year. #shimogamoshrine #下鴨神社 #shinesezodiac #newyear #kyototrip #kyotojapan #yearofthehorse #shinto #shintoshrine #hatsumode #初詣帰り

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Hugo @hugokyoto.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Year of the Horse 2026: Go-ō Shrine, affectionately known as the “Boar Shrine,” is dedicated to protecting the legs and hips, a tradition dating back to an encounter with wild boars in the 8th century. #newyear #kyototrip #kyotojapan #yearofthehorse #shinto #shintoshrine #hatsumode #初詣帰り

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