Suika Tenmangu Shrine is said to be the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. The small precincts of the shrine are covered with weeping cherry blossoms all over.
Hirano-Jinja Shrine / Kyoto
Hirano Jinja, located in the northwest of Kyoto is an imperial family related shrine, one of the most popular spots in Kyoto for viewing cherry blossoms.
Yamashina-sosui Canal / Kyoto
Walking along the promenade of Yamashina-sosui. In spring, It creates a 4-km long “cherry blossom tunnel,” and rape blossoms bloom under the cherry trees.
Kurumazaki Jinja Shrine / Kyoto
Cherry blossom shrine with power stones, also famous for the god of the performing arts Kurumazaki Shrine in Arashiyama is one of the most interesting…
Takenaka inari Shrine / Kyoto
Takenaka Inari Shrine, located near the top of Yoshida Mountain create a beautiful scene with the vermilion torii gates and pale pink cherry blossoms lining up.
Honman-ji Temple / Kyoto
Honman-ji, a small temple, located in a quiet residential area, close to Shimogamo Shrine and the Kamo River has one of Kyoto’s finest weeping cherry trees.
The Keage Incline/ Kyoto
The Keage Incline, located near the Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto is a slope with old railroad tracks. It is a famous spot for viewing cherry blossom in spring.
Haradani-en Garden/ Kyoto
Haradani-en Garden, located on top of a hill above Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto has a lovely hidden garden. It’s truly superb in cherry blossom season to visit.
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple/ Kyoto
A quiet and tranquil temple, located on Yoshida-yama hill in Northern Higashiyama, you can enjoy viewing nice cherry blossoms and autumn colors without crowds.
The Kyoto Botanical Garden
The oldest botanical garden in Japan, located north of Kyoto city is a good place to enjoy seasonal scenery, especially cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Gion Shirakawa / Kyoto
Gion Shirakawa dori(祇園白川通) is as well-known as Hanami Koji dori(花見小路通)in Gion district, and beautiful street along the Shirakawa river in Kyoto.
Maruyama Park (円山公園) / Kyoto
Maruyama Park is behind Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District in Kyoto.The park is popular for both locals and visitors, specially when cherry trees bloom.