{"id":8418,"date":"2023-03-17T13:42:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T04:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/?p=8418"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T01:00:00","slug":"kyoto-cherry-blossoms-top-7-local-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-cherry-blossoms-top-7-local-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyoto Cherry Blossoms: Top 7 Local Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_289788987.Shunji-Yoshimi-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4997070884592854;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u5f18\u524d\u57ce\u306e\u685c\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f Shunji-Yoshimi \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cherry blossom season in Japan is one of the best times to visit the beautiful country. The roads are strewn with pink flowers and there\u2019s a delightfully sweet scent in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this time, many people partake in&nbsp;<strong>hanami<\/strong>, or flower viewing. This is the Japanese custom of appreciating the fleeting beauty of flowers. The flowers in question are typically sakura, or cherry blossoms. Kyoto, Japan has cherry blossom trees all over, with the city painted pink during cherry blossom season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But where should you go if you want to enjoy some of the best hanami scenery while visiting Kyoto, Japan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From popular locations to hidden gems,&nbsp;we (the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Cherry+Blossom&amp;utm_id=Kyoto+Cherry+Blossom+Top7&amp;utm_content=MIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MACHIYA INNS &amp; HOTELS<\/a>&nbsp;local staff)&nbsp;&nbsp;have compiled seven of our favorite Kyoto cherry blossom spots to help you get started planning your spring getaway in Kyoto City!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RECOMMENDED:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/10-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto-japan-according-to-locals\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Cherry+Blossom&amp;utm_id=Kyoto+Cherry+Blossom+Top7&amp;utm_content=10+Things+to+Do+in+Kyoto+Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan \u2013 According to Locals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#sec1\">When Is Cherry Blossom Season in Japan?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec2\">Bukkoji Temple<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec3\">Sakura Tunnel (Randen Cherry Blossom Tunnel)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec4\">Keage Incline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec5\">Honmanji Temple<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec6\">Ohara Village<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec7\">Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sec8\">Philosopher&#8217;s Path<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is Cherry Blossom Season in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_480333942.BEIZ-images-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4997070884592854;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u6625\u7a7a\u306b\u54b2\u304d\u8a87\u308b\u6e80\u958b\u306e\u685c\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f BEIZ-images \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-when-exactly-is-cherry-blossom-season-in-japan\"><strong>So when exactly is cherry blossom season in Japan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan is geographically quite long (going from north to south), so the timing of the seasons can vary according to where you\u2019re located.&nbsp; Cherry blossom season can fall anywhere from late February to early May, as the warm spring weather catches up much slower in the northern area and mountainous areas of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kyoto, however, cherry blossom season is from late March to early or mid-April. If you\u2019re planning your trip around viewing the cherry blossoms, we recommend making sure you\u2019re in Kyoto during the first week of April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bukkoji Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_513310409.kobo_-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4997070884592854;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4f5b\u5149\u5bfa\u306e\u685c\u3001\u4eac\u90fd\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f kobo \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re starting off the list with a unique spot, not often listed among the major sightseeing spots in Kyoto City. Bukkoji Temple, located in the heart of Kyoto, is famous for its shidare-zakura, or&nbsp;<strong>weeping cherry blossom trees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just your usual kind of cherry blossom. Kyoto, Japan is home to several different and unique kinds of sakura, including the weeping cherry trees. As the name might imply, these cherry trees have branches that droop, evoking a beautiful and mysterious feeling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cherry blossoms at Bukkoji Temple bloom around the last week of March~first week of April! We recommend stopping by Bukkoji Temple as a quick stop, then spend the rest of the day exploring Nishiki Market, walking to Kamogawa River, and the Gion neighborhood. P.S. Bukkoji Temple was moved to its current location by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (a Japanese samurai and daimy\u014d of the late Sengoku period) in 1586.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sakura Tunnel (Randen Cherry Blossom Tunnel)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_320266183-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.509433962264151;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd\u3000\u5d50\u96fb\u5317\u91ce\u7dda\u3000\u685c\u306e\u30c8\u30f3\u30cd\u30eb\u3000\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f peia \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you imagine how amazing it would be to ride a retro-style train through a tunnel of cherry blossoms? If you ride the&nbsp;<strong>Randen Kitano Line<\/strong>, between Narutaki Station and Utano Station, you can experience it in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a stretch of about 200 meters (656 ft), light pink cherry blossoms float down and whirl around the moving train. It\u2019s simply magical! There are about 80 cherry blossom trees on this path. Although the trees are over 90 years old, they still blossom every year, without fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The train runs from sunset to about 9 pm, so preparations are in place for night viewings. The area is lit up brightly, allowing passengers to enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms during the night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keage Incline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/c3eec353c67043663bc866934ec5ae1c-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4988290398126465;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"AdobeStock_1287922894.\u30b9\u30d7\u3084\u3093\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f \u30b9\u30d7\u3084\u3093 \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kyoto, hanami is an activity you can enjoy almost anywhere. Abandoned railway tracks probably won\u2019t be the first place you think of, but Keage Incline is, in fact, one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in the city! It\u2019s just about a 3-minute walk from Keage Station and it\u2019s free to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keage Incline was once used to move boats to and from Okazaki Canal. The area was discontinued for use in the 1950s. Now, the gently sloping railway tracks are one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Kyoto and take photos. Cherry blossom trees are abundant here; roughly 100 of them line the tracks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honmanji Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_200396591.SONIC501-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4970760233918128;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd\u672c\u6e80\u5bfa\u306e\u679d\u5782\u308c\u685c\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f SONIC501 \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Bukkoji Temple, Honmanji Temple is also home to weeping cherry blossom trees. Another thing in common is that this temple is not as well-known among international tourists among the many temples throughout Kyoto, Japan. Locals, however, know that it\u2019s an awesome place to visit during the Kyoto cherry blossom season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of Honmanji Temple is the huge, 100-year-old weeping cherry tree. This towering tree is imposing, yet delicate. Its beauty is best appreciated by standing right underneath it, watching as the cherry blossoms fall around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a location that\u2019s off the beaten path, Honmanji Temple is one of the our (AKA the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Cherry+Blossom&amp;utm_id=Kyoto+Cherry+Blossom+Top7&amp;utm_content=MIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MACHIYA INNS &amp; HOTELS<\/a>&nbsp;staff) &nbsp;top recommendations for cherry blossom season in Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ohara Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_277630019.Route16-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4988290398126465;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd\u3000\u5927\u539f\u4e09\u5343\u9662\u306e\u5fa1\u6bbf\u9580\u3068\u679d\u5782\u685c\u3000\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f Route16 \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohara is a village in northern Kyoto, known for its rural charm. The quaint atmosphere, mixed with the beauty of the cherry blossoms, makes this a delightful place to enjoy the cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best place to see cherry blossoms in Ohara is the&nbsp;<strong>Sanzen-in Temple<\/strong>. It\u2019s the biggest temple in the village, and the extensive grounds are simply beautiful. The temple grounds are also lit up during the spring season, making the view of over 300 cherry blossom trees absolutely breathtaking. The area near the Ohara Memorial Hospital, where cherry blossom trees line the Takano River, is another great spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve established that the answer to the question \u201cwhen is cherry blossom season in Japan\u201d varies on where you visit. In fact, the season is a bit later in Ohara than in central Kyoto, despite being just a 1-hour drive apart. Sakura season starts in early April, and extends a bit later then central Kyoto.&nbsp; If you\u2019ve arrived in Kyoto City to find that the cherry blossom season is already wrapping up, head over to Ohara, where you should still be able to enjoy pink sakura views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_277807437.Route16-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4988290398126465;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd\u3000\u5186\u5c71\u516c\u5712\u306e\u7947\u5712\u679d\u5782\u308c\u685c\u3000\u591c\u666f\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f Route16 \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maruyama Park, close to Gion, is a free-to-enter park where many cherry blossom parties are held. It\u2019s perfect for the hanami experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park is filled with over 600 cherry blossom trees but there\u2019s one that stands out among the rest. \u201cGion no Yozakura\u201d or \u201cGion Weeping Cherry\u201d is over 90 years old and towers above its peers. The tree is illuminated at night, which is a totally different but just as awesome sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While at Maruyama Park, grab a bite to eat at one of the many food stalls, or bring a couple of onigiri rice balls along to enjoy on a park bench. Be sure to visit&nbsp;<strong>Yasaka Shrine&nbsp;<\/strong>as well, which is right by the park. At nighttime, hundreds of lanterns are lit at the front of the shrine. The shrine and park are both open 24 hours, so if you already have a full itinerary during the day, you can visit during the early morning or late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosopher&#8217;s Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_156215510.Route16-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4988290398126465;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd\u3000\u54f2\u5b66\u306e\u9053\u3000\u685c\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0f Route16 \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Philosopher\u2019s Path, or Tetsugaku no Michi, is a stone walkway that runs along a canal in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto City. The name evokes a calm feeling and so do the hundreds of pink cherry blossom trees that line the path! The path is approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) long, running from&nbsp;<strong>Ginkaku-ji<\/strong>, the Silver Pavilion, to&nbsp;<strong>Nanzen-ji Temple<\/strong>. Restaurants, cafes, and small shops can be found on the path, as well as many smaller temples and shrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an extremely popular location during the Kyoto cherry blossom season. It\u2019s especially famous for the way the cherry blossoms cover the canal. The small pink flower petals strewn over the path and in the water running through the canal is a sight to see!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Philosopher\u2019s Path is free to visit and usually quite crowded during the daytime, so we recommend visiting in the evening. Don\u2019t worry about the darkness \u2014 the area will be lit up beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-stay-when-in-kyoto\">Where to stay when in Kyoto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To truly experience Kyoto, Japan, we recommend staying at a traditional Japanese holiday house, or machiya.&nbsp; With locations throughout the city, you can choose the machiya house that best fits your travel needs with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Cherry+Blossom&amp;utm_id=Kyoto+Cherry+Blossom+Top7&amp;utm_content=MRI+Kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN KYOTO<\/a>. Each machiya accommodation has been carefully renovated to maintain the traditional design, while updated for modern comfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re visiting during the spring cherry blossom season, our traditional Japanese houses by the Takase River, a short walk from the Gion area, are the perfect accommodation during your vacation.&nbsp; With easy access to to Ponto-cho, Kawaramachi,and Shijo area, these houses are in an amazing location to base your travels from.&nbsp; As a bonus, the river in front of the the Kyoto houses are lined with beautiful cherry blossom trees, so you can enjoy hanami from inside your holiday house! Find out more about&nbsp;<strong>Hanakagari and Hanagoromo Machiya Houses<\/strong>&nbsp;below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-mosaic wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hanakagari-yoko.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4981273408239701\" title=\"hanakagari yoko\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"8441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/55A6086-696x464.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/55A6086-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/55A6086-431x287.jpeg 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