京都・清水寺の南部風鈴(2026年7月1日、京都市東山区)｜The Kyoto Shimbun(Kyoto News)

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京都・清水寺の南部風鈴(2026年7月1日、京都市東山区)

July 1, 2026

京都市東山区の清水寺に2026年7月1日、岩手県の名産「南部風鈴」がお目見えした。境内の回廊につるされた風鈴が、風に揺れて涼やかな音を響かせていた。

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