Reikan-ji Temple

■ Garden In the garden of Reikan-ji Temple, cedar moss covers the ground, and a bold stone garden using a lot of Tateishi, a variety of rare camellia flowers have an elegant atmosphere. Hannyaji-shaped lanterns are also eye-catching. ■ Tsubaki, Nikko Tsubaki (Nikko), a camellia family in the southwest corner of the garden in the precincts of Reikan-ji Temple. "Nikko" is a garden variety of "Kalla" blooming horticultural varieties in which stamens become small petals and form a circular shape. Since it is a monzeki nun temple of the princess of Emperor Gomizuno (1596-1680), it is said that it will probably be planted during this period. City-designated natural monument. ■ Red plum Ume of the rose family (Yaesaki red) on the west side of the front of the gate on the precincts of Reikanji Temple. It is on the ground in the front yard. According to good news, it was planted at the time of the founding of the main temple, that is, during the reign of Emperor Gomizuno. In addition, this temple has varieties such as white peony, nu, Maizuru, Kinugasa, and Shiratama, which are said to be the famous camellia of Kyoto.