Murin-an (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City)—a villa originally built for Yamagata Aritomo, a prominent statesman of the Meiji era—is hosting an event where visitors can enjoy a sense of coolness provided by large blocks of ice. Amidst the continuing intense heat, guests are delighting in the refreshing presence of the ice while gazing out at the garden, which is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
