The name [Philosopher's Path] comes from the fact that philosophers and literary figures strolled along it.
The 2-km-long walking path along the Sosui that runs from Wakaoji-bashi Bridge to Jodoji-bashi Bridge has been selected as one of the "100 best paths in Japan. About 400 Someiyoshino cherry trees and others are planted along both banks of the Sosui, and when they are in full bloom, it looks like a tunnel of cherry blossoms.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Admission Hours and Admission Fee / Free to visit

［The Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Garden), a public house town in the vicinity of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, was developed and opened to the public as a park.]
About 1,000 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, Kuruma-zakura, and mountain cherry trees, are planted in the national park, which is rich in nature. The two most famous cherry trees are the "Izumi no edarezakura" and the "Chikamori no edarezakura. The early-blooming "Izumi no edarezakura" is a popular photo spot because of its beautiful shape, which resembles a spreading umbrella. From late March, about 60 large weeping cherry trees (itozakura) at the Chikamori Residence Site bloom in a beautiful gradation of colors, from light to dark. (Blue sheets are not allowed).

Best time to visit: Late March to mid-April
Admission Hours and Admission Fees / Free in the park

Kiyomizu Temple is one of the representative temples of Kyoto.
In December 2020, the roof was re-thatched for the first time in half a century, and the main hall, known as the stage of Kiyomizu, was redecorated. The grounds of the temple are filled with approximately 1,000 wild cherry trees and someiyoshino cherry trees, and the view from the main hall is exceptionally beautiful. The view from the main hall is exceptionally beautiful. During the special nighttime viewing in spring, visitors can enjoy the ethereal scenery of the main hall surrounded by illuminated cherry blossoms at night.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Hours of visitation/6:00-18:00

Special Nighttime Viewing
Period / March 25, 2023 (Sat) - April 2, 2023 (Sun)
Hours/18:00 (receptionist/17:45) - 21:30 (last admission/21:00)
Entrance fee: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Maruyama Park, the oldest park in Kyoto, opened in 1886.
The grounds are a circular Japanese garden, dotted with restaurants and teahouses. The park is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, with approximately 680 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, someiyoshino cherry trees, and mountain cherry trees, and the entire park is decorated with cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom viewing season. In the center of the park is an 80-year-old second-generation weeping cherry tree, which is famous as the "Gion no Yozakura" (cherry blossoms at night in Gion) when it is illuminated. Hanami teahouses are also available for visitors to relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Entry hours / Free in the park

Shidare-zakura lights up.
Period / Friday, March 24, 2023 - Sunday, April 9, 2023
Hours/18:00-22:00
(the public) is free to use the premises

The head temple of the Jodo sect [Chion-in]. The rows of cherry blossom trees can be seen over a wide area from Higashiyama Hwacho-san to Higashioji-dori. During the illumination of the gate in late March, visitors can climb up to the top of the gate for the first time in nine years during the spring season. In addition, the Yuzen-en Garden, with its magnificent weeping cherry blossoms, and other areas of the temple grounds will also be illuminated.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Hours: Yuzen-en 9:00-16:00, Hojo Garden 9:00-15:50
* Common ticket sales ~ 15:20
*Gate closes at 16:30

"Chion-in Spring Illumination 2023"
Period: Friday, March 24, 2023 to Sunday, April 2, 2023
Hours: 17:45-21:30 (reception closes at 21:00)
Admission fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students