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Kyoto Parks & Gardens

Maruyama Park (Kyoto)

The Gion weeping cherry trees that stand by the pond are one of the best photo spots in Kyoto.

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• 1 Feb 2023

  [Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour] Spring in full bloom!

  If you feel a hint of spring, why don't you go to Kyoto?Cherry blossoms in Kyoto usually begin blooming around the end of March and are at their best from early to mid-April. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is known for its elegant scenery. Enjoy walking around the historic shrines and temples and the streets where you can feel the careful lifestyle of the people and visit the best cherry blossom viewing spots.

Kyoto Gyoen

The park is centered around the palace where emperors have lived for more than 500 years.

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Historical Park of Tea and Uji Town

A new spot opened in 2021 that shares the appeal of Uji tea.

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Kimono Forest

A photogenic art space that resembles a bamboo grove with Kyoto-Yuzen.

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Katsura Imperial Villa

Masterpiece Japanese garden in the oldest circuit style.

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Hakuryuen Garden

A Japanese garden in the mountains of Kurama, open to the public only during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

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