Shinnyo-do, located in Kyoto near Ginkaku-ji temple has a beautiful three-storied pagoda. The temple is a popular spot for cherry blossoms and autumn colors.
Takada Senbon Sakura (高田千本桜) / Nara
A thousand cherry blossom trees bloom along the river in Takada city. A pale pink “sakura” tunnel stretches around 2.5km to Onaka park.
Arashiyama (嵐山) / Kyoto
Arashiyama is a very popular tourist site in Kyoto, nature and temples make up beautiful scenery, particularly during the cherry blossom and autumn color seasons.
Yoshino-yama (吉野山) / Nara
Yoshino is perhaps Japan’s most famous cherry blossom site. 30,000 wild trees spread over the dips and peaks of Mt. Yoshino in the second to third week of April.
The Path of Philosophy (哲学の道) / Kyoto
The Path of Philosophy is a pleasant path through the northern part of Higashiyama district. The path is most popular in early spring for the cherry blossom.
Butsuryu-ji Temple (佛隆寺) / Nara
Butsuryu-ji Temple in Uda city has the biggest and oldest cherry blossom in Nara. You can also see blossoms of “higanbana” in autumn.
Nakaragi no Michi (半木の道) / Kyoto
“Nakaragi no michi” is the section of the path in front of the Kyoto Botanical Garden. The cherry trees here are all weeping cherry blossom.
Shukugawa Park (夙川公園) / Hyogo
Shukugawa park is Located both side of the Shukugawa River in the west of Nishinomiya City. The park is famous for the cherry blossom viewing spot.
Hikone Castle（彦根城）/ Shiga
Hikone castle become a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, about 1.200 cherry trees making the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle.
Nagahama Castle (長浜城) / Shiga
Nagahama castle is located in northern part of Shiga. You can see a layer of cherry blossoms from the castle tower during the cherry blossom season.
Kaizu-Osaki “Sakura” viewing / Shiga
Kaizu-Osaki has about 800 glorious cherry trees lining the northern shore of Lake Biwa for 4km. It’s one of Japan’s 100 greatest cherry blossom spots.
The Lake Biwa Canal / Otsu, Shiga
The lake biwa canal is one of the best spots for cherry blossom in the Kansai area. Around 600 cherry trees grow along the canal and Mii-dera temple is nearby.