Popular 50 spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto. [vol.1]

    Kyoto is the most beautiful and brilliant in the season of cherry blossoms. Beautiful cherry blossoms are harmonized with many historical temples and shrines in the old capital of Kyoto, providing tastefully lovely scenery. We introduct popular 50 spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto in two parts and this article is the first part of 50 popular spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto.

    Kamigamo-jinja Shinto Shrine

    20150216-285-1-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameKamigamo-jinja Shinto Shrine(上賀茂神社)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Late April
    Address339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours(Romon) 8:00 – 16:00 (Saturdays & Sundays till 16:30)
    Fees–
    Access5 minute walk from Kamigamo-jinja-mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#4) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.kamigamojinja.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

    20150216-285-3-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameKyoto Gyoen National Garden(京都御苑)
    Best ViewingLate March – Mid-April
    Address3 Kyoto, Japan-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access1 minute walk from Imadegawa & Maruta-machi Station (Karasuma line)
    Websitehttp://www.env.go.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Heian Jingu Shrine

    20150216-285-5-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameHeian Jingu Shrine(平安神宮)
    Best ViewingLate March – Mid-April
    AddressOkazaki Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours6:00 – 18:00 / (Garden Entry)8:30 – 17:30
    Fees(Garden)Adults 600yen, Child 300yen
    Access1 minute walk from Kyoto Kaikan Bijyutukan mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus(#5) from Kyoto Station /10 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station (Tozai line)
    Websitehttp://www.heianjingu.or.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Philosophers’-walk (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

    20150216-285-7-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NamePhilosophers’-walk (Tetsugaku-no-michi)(哲学の道)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    AddressNyakuoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access1 minute walk from Ginkakuji-michi bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#5, #17, #100) from Kyoto Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Sanzen-in

    20150216-285-9-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameSanzen-in(三千院)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address540 Ohara Raikoin-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours8:30 – 17:30 (Last Entry:17:00)
    FeesAdults 700yen, Junior high & High school students 400yen, Elementary school students 150yen
    Access10 minute walk from Ohara bus stop on Kyoto bus (#17) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.sanzenin.or.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Shinnyo-do Temple

    20150216-285-11-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameShinnyo-do Temple(真如堂)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    Address82 Jodoji Shinnyo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 16:00(Last Entry:15:45)
    FeesAdults 500yen, High school students 300yen, Junior high school students 200yen
    Access10 minute walk from Kinrin-shako-mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#5,#17,#100) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://shin-nyo-do.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Konkai-Komyoji Temple

    20150216-285-13-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameKonkai-Komyoji Temple(金戒光明寺)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    Address121Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 16:00
    Fees–
    Access10 minute walk from Higashi-tenno-cho bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#5) or 15 minute walk from Okazaki-michi bus stop on Kyoto City bus(#100) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.kurodani.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Kuramadera Temple

    20150216-285-15-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameKuramadera Temple(鞍馬寺)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Late April
    Address1074 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 16:30
    FeesAdults(High school students and older) 200yen
    Access3 minute walk from Kurama Station (Kurama line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Maruyama Park

    20150216-285-17-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameMaruyama Park(円山公園)
    Best ViewingMid-March – Mid-April
    AddressMaruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access5 minute walk from Gion bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#46, #201, #203, #206, #207) from Kyoto Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Kodai-ji Zen Temple

    20150216-285-19-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by photolibrary.jp

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    NameKodai-ji Zen Temple(高台寺)
    Best ViewingLate March – Mid-April
    Address526 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 17:30 (Last Entry:17:00)
    FeesAdults 600yen, Junior high & High school students 250yen
    Access5 minute walk from Higashiyama Yasui bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#206) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.kodaiji.com
    MapGoogle Map

    Gion Shinbashi / Shirakawa River

    20150216-285-21-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by sozai-free.com

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    NameGion Shinbashi / Shirakawa River (祇園新橋/白川)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    AddressSueyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access5 minute walk from Gion-shijo Station (Keihan line) / 5 minute walk from Gion bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#100, #206) from Kyoto Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Rokusonno Shrine

    20150216-285-23-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameRokusonno Shrine(六孫王神社)
    Best ViewingLate March – Late April
    AddressHachijo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access15 minute walk from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.rokunomiya.ecnet.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Togetsukyo Bridge

    20150216-285-25-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameTogetsukyo Bridge(嵐山 渡月橋)
    Best ViewingMid-March – Early April
    AddressSaga-Nakanoshima-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access5 minute walk from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu Arashiyama line, Randen) / Arashiyama bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#93) from Kyoto Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Tenryuji Temple

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    NameTenryuji Temple(天龍寺)
    Best ViewingLate March – Mid-April
    Address68 Saga-Tenryuji Susukino-Baba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours8:30 – 17:30
    Fees(Garden)Adults 500yen, Elementary and Junior high school students 300yen
    Access2 minute walk from Arashiyama Station (Randen) / 10 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR line) / 2 minute walk from Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#28) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.tenryuji.com
    MapGoogle Map

    Jojakko-ji Temple

    20150216-285-29-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameJojakko-ji Temple(常寂光寺)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address3 Saga-Ogurayama-Ogura-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 17:00 (Last Entry:16:30)
    FeesAdults 400yen, Elementary school students 200yen
    Access15 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR line)
    Websitehttp://www.jojakko-ji.or.jp/
    MapGoogle Map

    Nison-in

    20150216-285-31-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by photolibrary.jp

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    NameNison-in(二尊院)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    Address27 Saga Nisonin Monzen Chojin-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 16:30
    FeesAdults(Junior high school students and older) 500yen, Elementary school students Free
    Access15 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR line) / 15 minute walk from Saga-Shakado-mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#28) from Kyoto Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Taizoin Temple

    20150216-285-33-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameTaizoin Temple(妙心寺 退蔵院)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address35 Hanazono Myoushinji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 17:00
    FeesAdults 500yen, Elementary and Junior high school students 300yen / (Night visit) Junior high school students and older:800yen
    Access 5 minute walk from Hanazono Station (JR line) / 5 minute walk from Myoshinji Kitamon-mae bus stop on Kyoto City bus (#26) from Kyoto Station
    Websitehttp://www.taizoin.com
    MapGoogle Map

    Bokusenji Temple

    20150216-285-35-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameBokusenji Temple(墨染寺)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address741Sumizome-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours7:00 – 19:00
    Fees–
    Access3 minute walk from Sumizome Station (Keihan honsen line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Bishamon-do Temple

    20150216-285-37-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameBishamon-do Temple(毘沙門堂)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address18 Anshyu-Inariyama-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours8:30 – 17:00 (Last Entry:16:30)
    FeesAdults 500yen, High school students 400yen, Junior high school & Elementary school students 300yen
    Access20 minute walk from Yamshina Station (JR line, Tozai line) and Keihan-Yamashina Station (Keihan Keishin line)
    Websitehttp://bishamon.or.jp
    MapGoogle Map

    Yamashina Canal

    20150216-285-39-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameYamashina Canal(山科疏水)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    AddressMisasagi, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access10 minute walk from Yamashina Station (JR, Tozai line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Yoshimine-dera Temple

    20150216-285-41-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by kyoto-sakura.net

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    NameYoshimine-dera Temple(善峯寺)
    Best ViewingEarly April – Mid-April
    Address1372 Oharano Oshio-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours8:00 – 17:00
    FeesAdults 500yen, High school students 300yen, Elementary and Junior high school students 200yen
    Access8 minute walk from Yoshimine-dera bus stop on Hankyu bus (#66) from Mukomachi Station (JR line)
    Websitehttp://www.yoshiminedera.com
    MapGoogle Map

    Uji Bridge

    20150216-285-43-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by photolibrary.jp

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    NameUji Bridge(宇治橋上流)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    AddressTogawa Uji, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access15 minute walk from Uji Station (Keihan line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Yawaragi-no-michi (along Nanatani River)

    20150216-285-45-kyoto-Cherry-blossomsphoto by flickr/Kyoto-Picture

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    NameYawaragi-no-michi [along Nanatani River](和らぎの道 [七谷川沿い])
    Best ViewingLate March – Mid-April
    AddressKokubu, Chitose-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access1 minute walk from Nnatani-gawa bus stop on Kamaoka City Furusato bus from Kameoka Station
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Yodogawa Riverside Park – Sewaritei District

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    NameYodogawa Riverside Park – Sewaritei District(淀川河川公園背割堤地区)
    Best ViewingEarly April
    AddressYawata-Zaioji, Yawata City, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours–
    Fees–
    Access10 minute walk from Yahata City Station (Keihan line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

    Jizozen-in Temple

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    Spot Information

    NameJizozen-in Temple(地蔵禅院)
    Best ViewingLate March – Early April
    Address6 Ide Higashigaito, Ide-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto, Japan
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    Hours9:00 – 17:00
    Fees–
    Access30 minute walk from Tamamizu Station (JR Nara line)
    Website–
    MapGoogle Map

     

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