Springtime in Kyoto ushers in blossoming sakura – but also droves of people. While Aiko does recommend braving the crowds to visit top cherry blossom destinations like the Arashiyama district or ...

In the park in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward, Somei Yoshino cherry trees were about 70% in bloom, and Yamazakura cherry trees were also blooming on the mountain slopes on the right bank of the Katsura River.

Kyoto, Japan. Every spring, Kyoto’s historic temples, gardens, and riversides come alive with cherry blossoms, continuing a tradition of hanami—flower viewing—that dates back over a thousand ...

Dior staged a poetic show at Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Toji Temple for Fall 2025, drawing on its longstanding connection to local artisans. ... Cherry blossoms frame To-ji Temple in Kyoto at night.

At The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, many rooms overlook the Kamogawa, Kyoto’s river with its rows of cherry trees lining the banks. In their Mizuki restaurant, a kaiseki menu is offered featuring dishes ...

In Japan, the rare and beautiful 10-day cherry blossom "front" is set to start 10 days earlier this year due to global warming. Here's what travellers need to know.

Best for late blooming cherry blossoms: Sanzen-in Temple. While cherry blossom season in Kyoto typically spans from late March to the first two weeks of April, unpredictable shifts due to global ...