［2023] 22 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Kyoto That Can't Be Missed

Leaf KYOTO [2023] 22 must-see cherry blossom spots in Kyoto

2023.3.16

[2023] 22 must-see cherry blossom spots in Kyoto

The cold winter has passed, and now we can feel the warmth of spring sunshine. If you come to Kyoto, you can't miss this spot! I definitely want to go there! This time, we would like to introduce some of Kyoto's representative cherry blossom viewing spots that will lead you to such a feeling.

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Contents of this article

1.: Enjoy cherry blossoms for a long time [Ninna-ji Temple] / Along the Randen Kitano Line

2.: Cherry blossoms with a history of their own adorn the shrine grounds [Kamigamo Shrine] / Kamigamo

3.: Cherry blossom trees along the Kamo River [Hanki no Michi] / Kitayama

4.: To the splendidly decorated World Heritage Site [Nijo Castle] / Horikawa Oike

5.: Cherry blossoms adorn the stone garden and Kagayoike Pond [Ryoanji Temple] / Randen Kitano Line

6.: Beautiful contrast between the scenic garden and cherry blossoms [Tenryuji Temple] / Arashiyama

7.: Hirano Shrine is famous for its nighttime cherry blossoms illuminated by paper lanterns [Hirano Shrine] / Kitano Hakubai-cho

8.: To Daigo, the place of flowers loved by Hideyoshi [Daigoji Temple] / Daigo

9.: Admire 50-year-old weeping cherry trees [Myoshinji Temple, Tenzoin] / Hanazono

10.: The contrast of red weeping cherry blossoms and vermilion is beautiful [Heian Jingu Shrine] / Okazaki

11.: Tunnel of cherry blossoms loved by philosophers [Philosopher's Path] / Kitashirakawa area

12.: Kyoto Gyoen, where a variety of cherry blossoms bloom in elegance [Kyoto Imperial Park] / Kyoto Imperial Palace area

13.: To the stage of Kiyomizu surrounded by cherry blossoms! ［Kiyomizu Temple

14.: Maruyama Park, Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

15.: Sanmon Tower is open to the public for the first time in nine years during the spring lighting [Chion-in Temple]/Higashiyama

16.: Red weeping cherry trees with the five-story pagoda in the background [To-ji Temple] / To-ji Temple

17.: Enchanted by weeping cherry blossoms [Kodaiji Temple] / Gion

18.: A famous place called "Cherry Blossom Palace" [Kurumaori Shrine] / Randen Line

19.: Cherry blossoms on the stone pavement in Kyoto [Gion Shirakawa] / Gion, Kyoto

20.: Collaboration of brick buildings and cherry blossoms [Biwako Sosui Boat] / Okazaki

21.: Cherry blossom cruise with an Edo-era atmosphere [Fushimi Jujikkoku-bune] / Fushimi

22.: Enjoy cherry blossoms for a long time [Kiyamachi-dori] / Kiyamachi

21. Cherry blossom cruise with an Edo-era atmosphere [Fushimi Jujikkoku-bune] / Fushimi

The Fushimi Jujikkoku Boat is a restored version of the 30 stone boats that carried sake, rice, and passengers on the Yodo River during the Edo period (1603-1868).
It is a 50-minute round trip along the Uji River, which at that time was lined with wholesale stores and sake breweries. During the cherry blossom season, visitors can leisurely enjoy the 1km-long row of cherry trees, and at night, the reflection of the cherry blossoms on the surface of the river is a spectacular sight.

Best time to see: late March to early April

Fushimi Jusekifune
Period / March 18, 2023 (Sat) - December 3, 2023 (Sun) *Out of service from August 14 (Mon) to August 31 (Thu)
Time/10:00-16:20 *Last call at 15:40 from Nov. 25 (Sat.) to Dec. 3 (Sun.)
Fee/Junior high school students and older: 1,500 yen, Elementary school students: 750 yen

Fushimi Jukkokubune

Fushimijikkokubune
247 Minamihama-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
5 minutes walk from Keihan Chushojima Station
Tel.075-623-1030 (Fushimi Tourism Association)

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22. Enjoy cherry blossoms for a long time [Kiyamachi-dori] / Kiyamachi

Kiyamachi-dori is one of Kyoto's most famous shopping streets, where the historically famous Takase River flows and the streets are lined with Kyoto's traditional atmosphere.
Along the Takase River between Kiyamachi 2-jo and Kiyamachi 5-jo, about 360 Someiyoshino and other cherry trees are planted to delight visitors. The cherry blossoms are sometimes illuminated when they are in bloom, so visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night while going downtown.

Best time to see: late March to early April
seeing is believing

Kiyamachi Street

street in front of a temple on which prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased have been performed
Nakagyo and Shimogyo wards, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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