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.

Therein lies the draw of the Kamo, a splash of ruggedness in Kyoto’s ancient cityscape. It's rare to visit the banks of the Kamo River on a weekend night and not see some sort of revelry taking ...

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 ...