Now that irises are in bloom

14th June 2011

The western pond of Heian Jingu. It's a Shinto shrine but gardening also seems to be its religion.

One kind of iris, three different looks.

It looks even better when there are other kinds of irises around.

At Heian Jingu, even if you go with something in mind, you always find something unexpected.

And refreshments. Mustn't forget those. On the menu: green tea roll cake with azuki beans and chestnuts with iced coffee or yuzu tea.