Cherry Blossom Season Japan Tour: Fushimi, Kyoto.

Fushimi Jukkoku Boat and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. From JR Nijo Station, transfer to Fushimi direction at Kyoto Station, get off at Nakashima Island Station, and walk two to three hundred meters to reach Fushimi Jikkoku Boat. Jikkoku Boat is the small boat shown in the picture. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom on both sides, and the bow of the boat is showered with cherry blossom petals in the breeze, which is truly beautiful. Unfortunately, the boat tickets have been sold out very early. It is said that at least reservations made in early February or even earlier are required to have a chance to buy tickets. Although we didn't get to take a boat, walking along the riverbank or sitting quietly by the river is incredibly pleasant. There is also a Laurel Crown brewery and memorial hall by the river. Friends who like to drink can go and have a look. Tickets are required to visit the inside of the brewery, so we didn't go in. The ticket booth at the entrance sells alcohol. On the way back, stop by Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, where the layered red torii gates are a unique feature. If there are few people, you can capture the layers of light and shadow on the torii gates, but during the crowded season, it is difficult to take a solo shot without strangers in the frame. Fortunately, we booked a table at the 200-meter-away Jing Zhi Hong BBQ restaurant near our hotel at night. It's located at the entrance of the Erjie commercial street and is very popular, so they only gave us 75 minutes. However, it turned out that this time is enough for you to finish a BBQ meal. Because the recommended combo platter doesn't require you to spend energy on ordering. The taste is good, and four of us spent about 45,000 yen including drinks. It's a bit expensive, but when you come to Japan, you can't miss Wagyu beef.