Experience the Magical Season of Kyoto🌸

Springtime is one of the most magical seasons in Kyoto, when the landscape is dotted first with delicate pink plum blossoms, and then the undefeated beauty of cherry blossoms. There are many spots where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in Kyoto: 1. Kiyomizudera Temple -Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous and celebrated temples in Kyoto, and the temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city. They also held night illumination representing the beauty of every season and also changing the color and design of tickets according to season. 2. Yasaka Shrine - Yasaka Shrine, once called Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto. There are lots of food stalls going to the main shrine and it’s near Gion District. 3. Arashiyama- located at western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. It’s famous for the beautiful bamboo grove, monkey park and the famous kimono forest. Cherry blossoms usually bloom late in this area. 4. Philosopher’s Path - The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. This path is famous every spring as its beauty will peak during this time. You can see sakura trees lined up in a 2km walk canal in which you can find the fallen petals flowing Kyoto's Higashiyama District. 5. Maruyama Park - is a hidden gem in Kyoto, which you can find the park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night.One of the most popular hanami (flower watching) parks in Kyoto , springtime here sees Maruyama Park covered in shades of pink. Food stalls are also lined up to this park. It is located next to Yasaka shrine. Famous for hanami festival where you can have picnic under the cherry blossom tree. 6. Nijo Castle - famous for Naked Sakura Festival during the spring time. where you can enjoy cherry blossom illuminations and projection mapping. Approximately 300 cherry trees will be illuminated at night, and the Karamon Gate and inner moat of the main enclosure will be decorated with cherry blossom-themed projection mapping. 8. Yasaka pagoda - also known as Hokanji Temple (法観寺) was built in 592, which is the oldest pagoda. Popular as one of the most photogenic spots in Kyoto. It is located between kiyomizu temple and Yasaka temple. #cherryblossom2024