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Kyoto Cherry-Blossom Pilgrimage — From the Incline to Night Weeping Cherries — Kyoto

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Kyoto Cherry-Blossom Pilgrimage — From the Incline to Night Weeping Cherries

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6 stops · Full day

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The core cherry-blossom route through eastern Kyoto. Start at the disused incline's blossom tunnel, pass the Philosopher's Path and a weeping-cherry garden, and close the day with the night light-ups of Maruyama Park and Nijo Castle. Full-bloom season only (usually early April).

Full day6 stopsEst. budget 32,000 KRW

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Keage Incline蹴上インクライン

    Cherry blossoms · 40 min stay

    Cherry blossoms tunnel over the disused inclined rails used for the canal. The signature shot, standing on the tracks.

    이른 아침(인파 전)

  2. Walk 7 min
    2

    Nanzen-ji Temple南禅寺

    Nanzenji · Temple · 30 min stay

    Cherry blossoms harmonizing with the Sanmon gate and aqueduct. Right above the incline, so the route flows naturally.

  3. Walk 12 min
    3

    Philosopher's Path哲学の道

    Cherry blossoms · 50 min stay

    An about-2km canal-side walk turning into a blossom tunnel. The 'hanaikada' of petals drifting on the water is a marvel.

  4. Transit 15 min
    4

    Heian Shrine Shin'en Garden平安神宮 神苑

    Garden · 50 min stay

    A stroll-garden where red weeping cherries (benishidare) drape over the pond. A famed spot praised even by the novelist Tanizaki.

  5. Transit 12 min
    5

    Maruyama Park円山公園

    Gion · Cherry blossoms · 40 min stay

    Kyoto's cherry symbol, the great 'Gion weeping cherry.' At its peak in the night light-up.

    해질녘~밤(라이트업)

  6. Transit 20 min
    6

    Nijo Castle Night Light-up二条城

    Cherry blossoms · 50 min stay

    Night opening limited to the cherry-festival period. Finish with projection and lighting illuminating the castle walls and blossoms.

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