Cherry Blossom Attractions in Kyoto, Japan The Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Place in Japan

March and April every year is the best time to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan, and this year is no exception. Kyoto is the best place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan, but it is not the only place. The following small series recommends some places in Japan that are very suitable for cherry blossom viewing.

March and April are the season of cherry blossoms in Kyoto every year, and it is also the time when foreign tourists flock to Kyoto. At present, according to the latest published flowering period, the rough estimated date of cherry blossom in Kyoto is 3/28, while the flowering period is 4/5. As the date approaches, the forecast will be more accurate. Remember to confirm the instant message before you leave!

Besides enjoying cherry blossoms during the day, Kyoto also has the so-called "lighting" (night sakura for viewing). It is another kind of scenery and fun to enjoy cherry blossoms in the light at night.

: Recommended places for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto

1. Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu Temple is a century-old Kiyomizu Temple. In addition to the well-known shrine buildings, the convenience of many scenic spots also makes Kiyomizu Temple a must-see attraction in Kyoto. The Shimizu stage surrounded by cherry blossoms is the most anticipated scene for tourists, and the so-called impression of Kyoto is probably concentrated at this moment!

Tips:

In order to welcome the 2008 Olympic Games, the Qingshui Stage of Qingshui Temple is being renovated. Friends who want to go to Kiyomizu Temple can evaluate and decide!

Address: Dongdufu, 605-0862, Dongdu City, Shimizu River 1-chme, Japan, zip code: 294.

Transportation: Bus No.46, 100, 20 1, 202, 203, 206 and 207 get off at Qingshui Road or Wujiaoban, and it takes 5 minutes to get there.

Writing Poetry with Eyes —— A Philosophical Way

Walking on the philosophical path of cherry blossoms falling, I unconsciously silently wrote a spring poem. Because of the cherry blossoms, everything seems romantic and poetic. Philosophy is not only the most suitable way to walk in Kyoto, but also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto. Because the philosopher Ikutaro Nishida once walked and thought here, he was called "the way of philosophy" by later generations. You must not miss the cherry blossoms!

Tips:

Address: No.606-8402, Dongfu Road, Shidong

Transportation: Take bus No.6, 17, 93, 102, 203 and 204 in the city and get off at Yinbaota Road. The driving time is 10 minute.

Opening hours: anytime

2. Blue Mountain

Speaking of Lanshan, everyone must be familiar with it. Whether it's enjoying maple or cherry blossoms, Lanshan must be on the list. Because there are many famous tourist attractions around Lanshan, when the cherry blossom viewing season comes every year, it always attracts a large number of tourists to visit.

Don't miss the cherry blossom night lights held in Nakajima Park every year! Compared with the daytime, Lanshan at night is a little more enchanting and mysterious, and with the soft background of cherry blossoms, there will be a romantic aesthetic feeling of time and space disorder!

Tips:

Address: Lanshan, Kyoto District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Transportation:

(1)JR Pussy Wild Line, sit in Macheng, and then walk to Luogang Station.

(2) Take Landian (Jingfu Electric Railway) to the rugged station.

Opening hours: any time

3. Daigou Temple

Daigou Temple in Fukui, Kyoto is not only a world cultural heritage, but also one of the top 100 cherry blossoms in Japan! This 100 selected place is 100 cherry blossom viewing place selected by the Japanese consortium Cherry Blossom Society all over Japan. Daigou Temple is most praised for its slender and drooping posture, and it is the most graceful dancer among cherry blossoms. If you don't have time to enjoy cherry blossoms in other places, I suggest you rush here first and feel the magic of cherry blossom initiation!

Tips:

Address: No.22, Dong Xiao Town, Fujian District, Kyoto City.

Transportation:

(1) Take the East-West Railway Hiking Station in Chengying.

(2) Take the Beijing bus and get off at Sanbaoyuan Station.

Opening hours: 9:00- 17:00.

Cost: adult 1500 yen | junior high school students 1000 yen.

4. Ningna Temple

Because many daughters of princes and nobles were born here in the past, the cherry blossoms in Ningna Temple (also known as "Imperial House") are naturally called "Imperial House Cherry Blossoms". Sakura in Ningna Temple is also one of the top 100. Royal cherry blossoms are famous for their late flowering, and the average flowering time is one week to ten days later than other regions. So some people say that this is "the last flower show in Kyoto" (the last flower show in Kyoto). The so-called late bloomer, it should be said that Ningna-Ji Temple; When it is in full bloom, the imperial cherry blossoms drive from the branches to the tail, as if the whole sky is surrounded by cherry blossoms, and the density is amazing. If you can't see cherry blossoms in other places, don't forget to try your luck at Ningna Temple!

Tips:

Address: No.33, Royal Fandi, Youjing District, Kyoto Prefecture.

Transportation: Take Jingfu Beiye Line (Landian) and walk to Royal Station for about 5 minutes.

Opening hours: 9:00- 17:00.

Cost: 500 yen for adults | 200 yen for children.

5. Okazaki Sakura Cloister, ten Zhou Shi rivers.

If you think it's boring to take a walk every time you enjoy cherry blossoms, then I recommend you get off at Chushangli by Kyoto subway and walk for about five minutes to see the boarding place of Okazaki Ishigaki. You can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms on the shore when sailing by boat; Listening to the sound of water and watching the petals fall into the water is the romance of Kyoto people.

Tips:

Address: Caochuan Town, nanzenji, Jingzuo District, Kyoto Prefecture.

Transportation: Take the east-west subway line to the station, which takes about 7 minutes.

Opening hours: March 24th to May 6th at 9:30 16:30.

Opening hours of night sakura: March 30th-April 10 8:3020:30.

Boat fare: adult 1200 yen (above junior high school) | 600 yen for primary school students | 300 yen for children (above 3 years old).

6. Peace Shrine

The Peace Shrine is also one of the cherry blossom viewing resorts. In addition to the iconic red torii at the entrance, you can also visit the "Shenyuan" behind the main hall and enjoy the masterpieces of Japanese gardens in Meiji and Taisho periods. The garden landscape behind the pink cherry blossoms is amazing. The cherry branches near the water are slightly bent, and the graceful figure is like a classical beauty, which makes people unable to move their eyes. In addition, enjoy night sakura's "Red" (Red Branch and Cherry Blossom Concert) at the Peace Shrine. During this period, besides opening Shennan Garden to watch night sakura, a concert will be held in Shendong Garden. Accompanied by melodious music, night sakura, which is illuminated by lights, is reflected by the lake, making it more lovely.

Tips:

Address: Tianwang Town, Nishi, Okazaki, Jingzuo District, Kyoto Prefecture.

Transportation:

(1) It takes about 1 0 minutes to arrive via west rail line Station (Dongshan Station1exit).

(2) Take the Tokyo-Osaka Electric Duck East Line to Sanjo Station or Marutamachi Station in Shen Gong, and then walk 10- 15 minutes.

(3) Take bus No.5 or 100 in the city and get off at the Kyoto Hall Art Museum. It takes about 1 minute to get there.

Opening hours: 8:30- 17:30.

Opening hours of night sakura: April 6-April 9.

Note: tripod photography is not allowed when entering Shen Garden.

Cost: 600 yen for adults | 300 yen for children.

7. Shirakawa in the garden

_ Garden is a geisha district in Kyoto, which can also be said to be one of the most representative classics in Kyoto. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom every year, it is the most luxurious enjoyment to enjoy the beautiful cherry trees along the coast of Shirakawa and feel the antique of Kyoto.

As the night sakura event in Shirakawa ended in 2000, it has not been announced whether it will be held this year. For more information, please consult official website.

Tips:

Address: Zhiyuan, Dongshan District, Kyoto Prefecture

Transportation:

(1) Take the Beijing-Osaka electric railway to the fourth stop of the park, which takes about 5 minutes.

(2) Take the Sakaguchi Electric Railway to Kawahara-machi Station, which takes about 10 minutes.

(3) Take bus No.206 in the city and get off at Only Garden Station for about 6 minutes.

Opening hours: any time

8. Nijo Castle Sakura Garden

Established by Nijo Castle shogunate general Tokugawa Ieyasu, it has been used as the residence of Tokugawa family for a long time, and it has been continuously expanded, which can be said to be the power symbol of Tokugawa shogunate. The cherry blossom viewing places in Nijo Castle are mainly distributed in Sakura Garden and Liu Qing Garden, but bl

(2) Take bus No.9, No.50, 10 1, 12 to Nijo Castle.

Opening hours: 08:45~ 16:00 (daytime cherry blossom viewing period), 18~2 1:00 (cherry blossom season, with night opening period). The detailed time is mainly announced by the official. )

Note: tripod is prohibited.

Cost: 600 yen for adults | 200 yen for children.

9. Hirano Shrine Night Cherry Blossom Festival

Another night sakura attraction in Kyoto is Hirano Shrine! The cherry blossoms in Hirano Shrine are in full bloom, with more than 40 varieties. When I look up, I can only see full cherry blossoms! In addition to the well-known cherry blossom tunnel, Hirano shrine also has a major feature: Japanese terrace, where many vendors will operate. After buying vegetables, they will sit on the terrace and chat, drink and taste delicious food. It's really like a scene in a Japanese drama!

Tips:

Address:No. 1, Yeping Miyamoto-CHO, Shibei District, Kyoto.

Transportation:

(1) Take Aradian Kitano Line and walk to Baimeimachi Station in Kitano for about 10 minutes.

(2) Take bus No.205 and No.50, get off at the front station of Yi Li School and walk for 3 minutes.

Mint cherry, night sakura.

Speaking of night sakura, you can't miss the cherry blossom passage of Mint. Although the mint is located in Osaka, the beauty of cherry blossoms is no less than other popular cherry blossom viewing places. Osaka mint has 132 varieties of cherry blossoms and more than 300 cherry trees. New representative flowers are selected every year. Every year, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the cherry blossom passage, people will begin to emerge. The cherry blossoms here only bloom for seven days!

Tips:

Address: Tianying1-KLOC-0/-79, Shibei District, Dabancheng District

Transportation:

(1) Take the subway line from Gukou to Tianmanqiao Station and walk for about 15 minutes.

(2) Take the Jingban tram and walk to Tianmanqiao Station for about 15 minutes.

The best place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan

1. Baimufeng Plateau in Nagasaki Prefecture (end of March to early April)

The biggest feature of Baimufeng Plateau is that there are 100,000 golden rape flowers on the vast hills, which form a beautiful picture with pink cherry blossoms and blue sky.

2. Sakura in Asai, Fukuoka Prefecture,-(early April)

Sakura Asai is a century-old tree. Its trunk is about18m high, its circumference is 4.3m, and its branches are 23m wide when sticking out. When the flowers bloom, they are full of pink and reflected in the pool water, which is like a dream.

3. Kumamoto Prefecture-Yixin Sakura (end of March to early April)

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4. Kaishan Park in Ehime Prefecture (from early April to mid-April)

Bohai Road, which connects Honshu and Shikoku's Setouchi Island, is a famous Japanese cycling resort, and Kaishan Park is located on the way, where you can not only overlook the Seto Inland Sea, but also enjoy the scenery of thousands of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

5. Golden Knife Biluo Palace in Xiangchuan County (from the end of March to the beginning of April)

Kimbiro Palace is famous for worshipping the patron saint of the sea known as Kimbiro. There are about 3500 cherry blossoms in the shrine. Every year when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are very beautiful. Walking on the stone road, it seems that the cherry blossoms on both sides are welcoming you.

6. Cherry blossoms in Okayama Prefecture (early April to mid-April)

As a lonely ancient cherry tree, it was praised by Gao in 1332. It grows in a quiet mountain. It is estimated that this tree may be over 700 years old. Its trunk is thick and tall, extending in all directions. Even far away, you can feel its magnificence.

7. Guang Guang Temple Park in Hiroshima Prefecture,-(early April)

Si Qian Park is located at the highest point of Oddo. There are 1500 cherry trees in the park, including Zhi Zhi Sakura, Yaeyama Sakura and Yoshino Sakura. You can enjoy the beautiful spring scenery and blooming cherry blossoms in Seto Inland Sea Islands from the observation deck at the top of the mountain.

8. Dianchuan River Park in Kyoto Prefecture (early April)

Dianchuan River is formed by the confluence of Guichuan, Muchuan and Uc.

Mitsui Temple is a sacred place to enjoy cherry blossoms in ancient Japan. Its original name was George. There are thousands of cherry trees in the temple, including Yoshino Sakura and Japanese Sakura. The cherry blossoms here are not only beautiful during the day, but also produce different colors with the lights at night, which is very dreamy.

10. Sakura Palace Park, Maoma, Osaka Prefecture (end of March to early April)

Mauma Sakura Palace Park is a waterfront park about 4.2 kilometers long. It is located on the banks of the Okawa River in Osaka, the capital. Including Yoshino Sakura, there are about 4,800 cherry trees. From the end of March to the beginning of April, the river banks will be dyed red by cherry blossoms. Boating on the lake is the best choice for cherry blossom viewing.

1 1. Fujiwara Palace in Nara Prefecture (late March to early April)

Fujiwara Miyagi is the relic of Tokyo, the first capital in Japanese history. There are different flowers in this place all year round, including cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, cosmos and lotus flowers. However, cherry blossoms and rape flowers are the most beautiful in spring. Pink Yoshino cherry blossoms and yellow rape flowers are incompatible, as if they must compete with each other.

12. Wutiaochuan, Aichi Prefecture,-(end of March to early April)

There are about 1400 cherry street trees on both sides of Wujiaochuan in Yancang City. Every cherry blossom season, Wujiaochuan becomes a pink tunnel. During the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, in addition to the colorful cherry blossoms in Ana, the local traditional activity "washing the carp flag" is also very distinctive.

13. Yanshan Jiuyuan Temple in Yamanashi Prefecture (from the end of March to the beginning of April)

There are two ancient trees in Shenyan Jiuyuan Temple, which are flourishing and full of cherry blossoms. Every spring, two cherry blossoms bloom together, and the scene is very lively. These two cherry trees are 400 years old, so they are listed as the top ten cherry trees in China.

14. Nagano Prefecture-Ma Ying, Yuan Yi Classic Department (early April to mid-April)

Ma Ying, a famous Japanese scholar, is a cherry tree in Azhi Village, west of Shana County, Nagano Prefecture. According to legend, when Yuan Yijing went to Aozhou (equivalent to today's northeast area), he tied his mount to this tree, hence the name. This huge cherry tree on the other side of Edo is about 400 years old. When it is in full bloom, it is as proud as a peacock, and it is more graceful in the water of rice fields.

15. Songsong Park in Xinxian Village (mid-April)

Matsumura Park, located in Wuquan City, was built by Japan to commemorate the Russo-Japanese War in 1906. It is also a cherry blossom viewing spot in Hundred Cherry Blossoms and New _ Hundred Scenes. Every year in mid-April, about 3,000 cherry blossoms will bloom together, such as pink Yoshino cherry, full-bodied sunshine cherry, branch cherry and rare eight-fold mountain cherry on the other side of the ear, which makes the garden full of various pinks.

16. Tokyo-The temple was added to Guangzhai in March (from the end of March to the beginning of April).

Zengyong Temple, located in Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, is one of the mourning halls of Tokugawa family, and its solemn mourning hall attracts people's attention in the metropolitan area. As soon as we entered the temple, the cherry blossoms and branches of Yoshino Sakura came into view, and our church and Tokyo Tower became a prospect. When more than 200 cherry trees bloom enthusiastically in spring, it will become a cherry blossom viewing resort in Tokyo.

17. Sanxi Garden, Kanagawa Prefecture (end of March to early April)

Sanxi Garden in downtown Yokohama is a Japanese-style courtyard with many ancient buildings from Kyoto and Kamakura. There is also a cherry tunnel about 500 meters long, with about 300 cherry trees planted on both sides. It is also a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms at night, and the cherry blossoms under the light will be more charming.

18._ Jade —— Sakura dike in Xionggu (from the end of March to the beginning of April)

Xionggu Sakura Dike is a dam about 2 kilometers long along Arakawa River, with 500 cherry trees planted along the coast. It has been a famous cherry blossom viewing place since the Edo era, and it is also one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossoms". This row of cherry trees is also planted with rape flowers, so it is also an excellent place for two flowers to enjoy together.

19. Thousands of cherry blossoms in the south of Chicheng, Gunma County (early April to mid-April)

Chiben warehouse in the south of Chicheng, Qianqiao City, Qunxian County, is a long

2 1. Tochigi-Neichuan Sakura Road, Akita Prefecture (from mid-April to the end of April)

Sakura Road in Tochigi Neichuan is a riverbank road about 2 kilometers long, with 400 cherry trees planted along the way, which is a good place for walking in spring. Three minutes' walk from this road is Five Blessingg, Wu Jia, one of the three cherry blossom viewing places in Northeast China. The cherry blossoms here are equally lively.

22. Hong Qian Park in Aomori Prefecture (from the end of April to the beginning of May)

Hirosaki Park covers a wide area, with about 10 Tokyo domes. Every spring, it becomes a sea of cherry blossoms. There are as many as 2600 cherry trees, and there are about 52 kinds of cherry trees, including branch cherry and eight cherry. Night sakura in the park is also a major feature. Pink cherry blossoms accompany the moat and look dreamy in the night light.

23. Sakura Avenue, No.20 Road, Hokkaido,-(from early May to mid-May)

This is a straight road about 7 kilometers long, with about 3000 cherry trees standing on both sides. The cherry trees on both sides of the road are 36 meters apart, which is exactly equal to the traditional Japanese 20 units of measurement, so it is named Twenty Roads. At the same time, this broadness reflects the characteristics of Hokkaido, and it has won many awards such as "Hokkaido Heritage" and "100 Best Cherry Blossom Scenic Spot", making it a famous cherry blossom viewing place in Japan.

24. Song Qian Park in Hokkaido-(from the end of April to the beginning of June)

As the saying goes, "Seven-Day Cherry Blossom" means that the flowering period of cherry blossoms is short, and Song Qian Park, which was rated as "the best cherry blossom name", is famous for its long flowering period. There are 250 kinds of cherry trees, about 6.5438+0 million, and different kinds of cherry trees have different flowering periods. Therefore, the flowering time often lasts from the end of April to the beginning of June, which can be called marathon blooming, making Song Qian Park full of beautiful cherry blossoms for about a month.

Geographically, Japan moves from southwest to northeast, so cherry blossoms bloom from south to north from mid-March to early June. Besides Okinawa, Kyushu is the first place to see cherry blossoms, followed by Kansai, Kanto and Hokkaido. Therefore, if you want to see cherry blossoms in different places, you must choose different times. In the meantime, remember to book in advance.