Kyoto Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

 

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Kyoto Cherry Blossom season in Japan is almost here.  Time for a journey to see one of the most beautiful places in the world to see the magnificent cherry blossoms.  Nothing can describe standing under the light pink blossoms on a tree, then when the wind blows be surrounded by blossoms that looks like snow.  A smile crosses you face and all you see is beauty.  The feeling is so amazing.

Each year with changing temperatures, rain and wind all have a strong effect on the blooming process.  I will share with you the latest Kyoto’s forecast on some of my other favorite cities.  This way you can try to plan you visit, since this is a busy time of year for tourists.  Let us take a look at the forecast, places to take the best photographs of cherry blossoms.

Photography by Stephanie 1AdventureTraveler

6 Blossom Forecasts – Kyoto Cherry Blossom [updated]

Cities Current Est. Opening Best Viewing
Tokyo none Mar 17 Mar 24 – Apr 1
Kyoto none Mar 20 Mar 26 – Apr 3
Osaka none Mar 21 Mar 27 – Apr 4
Nagoya none Mar 18 Mar 25 – Apr 2
Fukuoka none Mar 16 Mar 24 – Apr 1
Kyoto Cherry Blossoms will make you go Wow!

Best Places To Visit – Kyoto Cherry Blossoms

  • Kyoto Botanical Garden – famous for viewing both type of cherry trees.
  • Ginkakuju Temple
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace Park – located in the northwest corner
  • Philosopher’s Path – stroll the path that follows the canal and see the hundreds of trees that line the path.  This path is a great walk between two temples.
  • Maruyama Park – this spot great for seeing blooms at night.  Cherry Trees are lit in the evening.
  • Arashiyama (Togetsukyo Bridge) – See the cherry blossoms by walking across the bridge.
  • Sagano Scenic Railway – hop on the train and enjoy and slow paced ride and enjoy the beautiful blooms.
  • Haradanien Garden – located above the Kinkakuji Temple in the hills is great for late blooming cherry trees.

Location – Kyoto Cherry Blossom

Kyoto is laid out in a grid pattern and is easy to navigate.  Kyoto Station is the city’s main station and is located at the southern end of the city.  Most of the attractions are further north of the Kyoto Station Area and can be reached by taxi or local buses.  Stop by the Kyoto Tourist Information Center (TIC) on the 2nd floor to obtain your City Map, Map for Tourist, and a City Bus Sightseeing Map.

Directions:  Osaka Japan has a International Airport to fly in to.  The JR Train from Osaka to Kyoto costs approximately Y540 and takes 30 min.  Keihan and HankyuLines Express Trains which take 50 min and cost between Y390 and Y460.  They depart every 15 minutes from Osaka’s Yodoyabashi and Umeda Stations.

Transportation Around Town – Kyoto Cherry Blossoms

Transportation around Kyoto can be done by bus, taxi and cars.  First thing I suggest is to go by and pick up a Bus Route Map & Schedule from the Tourist Office.    During this time of year, there will be lots of visitors to view the amazing Cherry Blossoms.  Be prepared the buses will be full of visitors, locals, and school kids.  There will be lots of walking from bus stops and around the temples.   Be patient, you will get to your destinations.  Taxis are easy to use but not always available.

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Gion, Kyoto Japan

Photograph by Stephanie 1AdventureTraveler

Tips – Kyoto Cherry Blossom

More – Kyoto Cherry Blossom

Hope you your journey to these amazing Kyoto Cherry Blossoms is fantastic.  The dates given are just approximate dates curtesy of Japan-Guide and can change .  The weather will affect the blooming of these amazing flowers.  I have enjoyed my many trips to Japan and hope you get to share in on some of my journeys.  To see more travel locations visit me at 1AdventureTraveler.

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