{"id":2091,"date":"2019-03-26T18:48:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T09:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2020-03-24T11:05:31","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T02:05:31","slug":"vol46","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/en\/local\/vol46\/","title":{"rendered":"vol.46\uff1aSpring in Kyoto is nothing less than Magical ! Recommended Cherry Blossom Spots."},"content":{"rendered":"

The cherry blossoms usually bloom in the last week of March and the first two weeks of April in Kyoto.
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\nBarring any prolonged cold spells, the trees in Kyoto are likely to reach full bloom in early April.
\nJapan’s meteorological agency announced that the cherry blossoms started opening around in Kyoto.
\nThe blooms peak will be on April 5th.
\nSince cherry blossoms typically only stay on the trees for around ten days, or two weeks at most, everyone in Japan checks the cherry blossom forecast in springtime.
\nThat way, they can enjoy the cherry blossom season at its peak.
\n 
\nThe ancient city of Kyoto bustles with tourist activity during cherry blossom season.
\nIf you avoid the crowds, we recommend you to visit the spots around 7:00 a.m. or just before the close hour of shrines and the temples.
\n 
\nThis time, we\u2019d like to share some free cherry blossoms spots in Kyoto.
\nYou would enjoy walking around there.
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1.Philosopher\u2019s Path (\u54f2\u5b66\u306e\u9053, Tetsugaku no michi\uff09<\/h5>\n

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\nThe Philosopher\u2019s Path is one of the famous cherry blossoms spots in Kyoto and gets its name due to one of Japan\u2019s famous philosopher.
\nApproximately 2 km long, the path begins around Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and ends to the area of Nanzenji.
\n500 cherry blossoms are along the canal and it makes a sakura tunnel.
\n 
\nPlace:
\nThe path runs between Ginkakuji and the neighborhood of Nanenji.
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\nAccess\uff1a
\nCity Bus Head to Kiyomizudera, Gion, Ginkakuji (Line 100),
\nIn front of the bus stop \u201cGinkakuji-mae\u201d
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\nOther cherry trees spot of vicinty\uff1a
\nAnrakuji temple, Nanzenji temple<\/p>\n

2.The Keage Incline (\u8e74\u4e0a\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3)<\/h5>\n

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\nThe Keage Incline shows us a breathtaking scenery, with beautiful rows of cherry blossom trees on both sides of the railroad tracks.
\nThe slope is 582 meter long with railroad tracks and this length is the longest in the world.
\nThere are 90 cherry trees around there and the area is loved by locals and tourists.
\nDuring the cherry blossom seasons, there must be a lot of people even before dawn!
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\nPlace\uff1a
\n\u3012605-0044 339, Higashi Komonoza cho, Higashiyama ku, Kyoto
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\nAccess\uff1a
\n3 minute walk from Tozai Subway Line
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\nOther cherry trees spot of vicinty\uff1a
\nShogo’in monzeki, Heianjingu<\/p>\n

3.Gion Shirakawa\uff08\u7947\u5712\u3000\u767d\u5ddd\uff09<\/h5>\n

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\nGion is Kyoto\u2019s most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
\nGion attracts tourists with its high concentration of traditional wooden machiya houses.
\nShirakawa Area runs along the Shirakawa canal parallel to Shijo Avenue.
\nThe canal is lined by willow trees and cherry trees.
\nThe trees get lit up at 18:00~22:00, from March 29th to April 7th.
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\nPlace\uff1a
\n\u3012605-0084\u3000Gion, Higashiyama ku, Kyoto
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\nAccess\uff1a
\n3 minute walk from \u201cSanjo keihan\u201dst. on Tozai subway line
\n7 minute walk from \u201cGion\u201d by city bus
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\nOther cherry trees spot of vicinty\uff1a
\nKodaiji temple, Maruyama Park, Kiyomizudera temple<\/p>\n

4. Kiyamachi dori and Takasegawa river\uff08\u6728\u5c4b\u753a\u3000\u9ad8\u702c\u5ddd\uff09<\/h5>\n

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\nApproximately 200 cherry blossoms are along the Takasegawa river, which runs through Gojo street to Shijo street.
\nThis area is a picturesque street area and you\u2019ll find some of Kyoto\u2019s best nightlife.
\nIt\u2019s great to explore along the river or having dinner with watching blooms at night.
\nKiyamachi street also get lit up at night from the end of March to early April.
\nThe reflection of river must catch your eyes.
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\nPlace\uff1a
\n\u3012604-8016, Kiyamachi dori, Shimokoriki cho, Nakago ku, Kyoto<\/p>\n

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Do you need more information?<\/h4>\n

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\nYou can install the application from the following URL.
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