Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Every year plum festival, at Kitano-Tenmangu is held on Feb 25th. One of the main events along with viewing plum blossoms is the special outdoor tea ceremony ".
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Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
There are approximetaly 400 cherry trees of late blooming varieties in a cherry orchard. The special night illumination is on during the bloom.
Entoku-in Spring illumination
Entoku-in, a sub-temple of Kodai-ji Temple, located along the Nene no michi street. The garden in the North Shoin is illuminated.
Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
Kodai-ji temple's stages are lit up with special illumination at night. Its beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create magical atmosphre.
Omihachiman fire festival/ Sagicho Matsuri
Sagicho Matsuri, a figure of the animal of the year according to the Zodiac, made with marine products and grain, is mounted in the center of this float.
To-ji Temple Spring Illumination
Kyoto’s landmark, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with Cherry blossom. Easy access from JR Kyoto station.
Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal
Okazaki canal is located just outside of Heian-jingu Shrine. Cherry trees line the canal along Reisen street and run all the way out to Nanzen-ji Temple.
Gion Shirakawa Sakura Lit up
Cherry blossoms lined on the Gion Shirakawa dori, one of the Kyoto's iconic street will be lit up to create a fantastic atmospere.
Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illumination
Spring night at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The stage and three-story pagoda are lit up, and the night view of Kyoto from the stage adds color to the spring evening.
Hirano Jinja Cherry Blossom illumination
Hirano Shrine has been a famous cherry blossom viewing spot since the end of the Heian period.
The garden and grounds are lit up with atmospheric lanterns.