In accordance with Sankan Shion (三寒四温 A week has three cold days and four warm days), we expect the upcoming spring in the air with a conviction that our lives come alive anew. In April, when a new fiscal year and semester commence, Somei Yoshinos, so called Sakura, are in full bloom. Hence, they conjures up precious memories.

Moreover, they remind the literate of the sentences of a poem composed by 劉 希夷 (Liu Ky? I’m not sure how the name pronounced in Chinese. In Japanese, it pronounced as “Ryu Ki i.”) in Tang dynasty.

They reads: 年年歳歳花相似 歳歳年年人不同

They could be roughly translated as “Every year flowers bloom same but people are not the same.” They are also known as “Zen Words” that implies everything is changeable.

They are simple but very profound, especially the latter one. The former means that flowers bloom in the same way every year. It tells us a fact.

The latter says, “Every year, 人(Person or people. We can’t tell 人 means single or plural in this case. ) are not the same as the flowers. It is very ambiguous and prolific because we can’t be sure we are not the same or those who around us are no the same, or other. The understanding depends on the lives we lead.

Every spring, I always remember these sentences being at a loss for the answer under the full-bloomed Somei Yoshinos.

I assume Sakuras are popular for something aesthetic but we don’t admire them only for instagrammable stimulations.

Fortunately, Somei Yoshinos has just stared blooming this year. Let us contemplate what they mean.  I suppose it is “the authentic way” to enjoy Sakuras. 合掌

たけちよ

Not in Japan? Don’t worry. Visit Kiyomizudera virtually and enjoy the Sakura.

As indicated in the Imperial period Reiwa, we’ve loved flowers in spring and autumn leaves in fall for a long time.

Autumn leaves or autumn colors in English is called “紅葉 (pronounced as Momiji or Koyo) in Japanese. The word means “leaves turned red” these days.

However, Momiji in ancient times was described as “黄葉 (leaves turned red)” and  was pronounced as “Momichi.”

“Momishi” is a noun form of a verb “Momitsu (To turn yellow).” As plum blossom used to be considered as typical spring flower instead of Sakura, our sensitivity on seasons was different from the one we have today.

In Manyoshu, the oldest compilation of Waka poem in the 8th century, there are 92 poems about autumn leaves. And 88 out of 92 describe them as yellow leaves, i.e., yellow was a color of fall.

In those days, an poem called “秋風辞” written by Emperor Wu of Han dynasty had an effect on this idea.

The poem is found in the Wen Xuan, one of the oldest anthologies of Chinese literature, that was popular among the learned in our country. Actually, it is often said “Manyoshu was not compiled without Wen Xuan.”

The poem (excerpt) reads:

In ancient China, fall was sad season and implied something on decline. Our ancestors inherited this idea but they found something aesthetic in leaves of plants. They read many poems about them in Manyoshu though there no poem referring to autumn leaves in Wen Xuan. 　

The fierce Goryo turns the leaves red

In the 9th century, owing to Sugawara no Michizane paved the way for the word known as “紅葉”/ “Red leaves” today.  He is one of the most famous historical figures and Goryos and known as “The deity of learning” and a prominent poet of Waka and Kanshi (Chinese poem).

He wrote:

It is tough to translate this in English as to translate “Ode to a Nightingale” in Japanese and I tell you the situation.

He was on a journey and faced a mountain ornamented with autumn leaves (紅葉/ Red leaves). He decided to offer them to deity as “幣(Nusa).” Nusa is an offering to deity.

A poem of Du Mu, a Chinese poet of 9th century, had an impact on this poem. It reads:

He was a master of Kanshi and narrated the aesthetics in Japanese fall with the expression(s) of ancient China.

Autumn leaves these days

Strictly speaking, “紅葉” means the leaves turned red but it doesn’t mean a specific color usually. It stands for the leaves turned their colors in general. We admire the leaves of many kind of plants in red, yellow, green, and so on. And I guess many people prefer the red ones. The following is recommended places to visit. Enjoy them. 合掌

The best place to visit is Eikando Temple.

In Tenjuan temple, you can enjoy red and yellow leaves in Karesansui garden.

I prefer Korin-in temple. The most underrated place.

Around mid-October, Fujibakamas feed Asagimadara butterflies for their migration in near future and reminds the wingless to Ohsima Zakura of the previous spring.

Fujibakama is a flower as one of the seven flowers of fall. Since a poem about it was compiled in Manyo shu, the oldest collection of Waka, it was one of the most favored themes of them.

The ones indigenous to Kyoto was on the verge of extinct but thanks to the conservation of Genji Fujibakama-kai, we can enjoy them in Fujibakama Matsuri.

Dried leaves of Fujibakama give out the fragrance like Oshima Zakura and court ladies in Heian period (794-1185) put them into Nioi Bukuro (Fragrance bag) to enjoy the delicate scent.

There are many kind of Sakuras in Japan and most famous, so-called Sakura, is Somei Yoshino. Today, we can admire them in spring through the archipelago but their ancestors were born in the 19th century on a crossbreed tree. Their mother is Edohigan and father is Ohshima Zakura.

Ohshima Zakuras are found in many places in Kyoto and the most recommended place is Haradanien. The garden is known as “Sakura Paradise” and one of the most late-flowering place in Kyoto among the Kyoto enthusiasts.

Generally speaking, Omuro Zakuras in Ninnaji temple is famous for the latest bloom Sakura in Kyoto but the ones in Haradanien is the latest ones because it is located in the mountains and spring arrives slightly later than Ninnnaji.

However, the latest one was Kitano Zakura. Kitano Zakura was only found in Kitano Tenmangu shrine, famous for the faith of Goyro, and there were no genetically same Sakuras on the planet. The last time we saw them is 2023. In January 2024, the tree vanished all of a sudden.

The shrine announced nothing about them. I tried to ask the reason but gave up the idea. They existed and gone. That’s all. We live in the moment. 合掌

This post is the comprehensive guide of Kyoto. The travel tips about the way visit shrines and temples, places to visit, Sakura, Autumn leaves, and so on.

We find spirit behind everything and detest anything anemic. These ideas make the foundations of our culture. Check out before visiting Japan.

What is Kami, or Shinto Deity? 神につき英語で説明

There are many Shinto shrines, Matsuri, ceremonies and rituals. We can't under stand them without the knowledge of Kami, or Shinto Deity. In this post, I'll show you what it is. 合掌

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What is Misogi and Harae? 禊と祓を英語で説明

Misogi and Harae is the ways to get rid of evilness in order to prepare for something sacred.  In this post, I'll show you what they are. 合掌

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Essential Japanese culture and traditions

Essential knowledge to understand our culture and traditions.

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Places to visit: Shrines and temples　神社とお寺

Shinbutsu Shugo　神仏習合

Many “landmarks” in Kyoto are Shinto Shrines or Buddhist temple. Shinto is a religion indigenous to Japan originated thousands of years ago. Buddhism was originated in around 5th century B.C. It was introduced in the 6th century to Japan by way of China.Both have been fused with each other. We call this phenomenon Shinbutsu Sugo.

Sinbutsu Shugo :Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion 神仏習合英語で説明

Shinbutsu Shogo (神仏習合) is a Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion in Japan. It has over 1,600 years of history.

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Shinbutsu Shugo is still alive though both religion was separated in terms of law in 1868. Due to this, we sometimes can’t tell them exactly.

How can we tell the difference?　それぞれの違い

The easiest way to distinguish them is their name. They are suffixed with these words.

Goriyaku　ご利益

Goriyaku is a fortune deities enshrined in Shinto Shrine or Buddhist temple could give to us. Riyaku (Go is a prefix implies respect) is a term in Buddhism but it applies to Shinto and Buddhism.

The Goriyaku we could have depends on the deity enshrined. For example, in Shinto shrine, story in Japanese mythology, or ancient belief and so on. On the other hand, in Buddhism, Goriyaku depends on what we do. Deities would help us but the most important thing is our deeds because everything has cause and effect in Buddhism (Innen Shoki 因縁生起).

One of the most popular Goriyaku is Goen. Goen originally means Innnen Shoki but it usually means the bod between two things, especially persons. The latter is Goen for love seekers. There are many shrines and temples for Goen in this sense in Kyoto and popular ones are Yaska Shrine, Jisyu shrine (Now closed due to renovation), and Kifune shrine.

The way to visit and worship　参拝方法概説

There are ways to visit and worship Sinto shrine and buddhist temple individually but some ones are in common. Check out the following.

Torii Gate/ Sanmon　鳥居/山門

Shinto Shrine　神社

Torii Gate tells the sacred and the secular world. Every shrine has the main one. It is usually located in front of the main hall. In front of Torii, make a deep bow.

Buddhist  Temple　お寺

Make a deep bow and put your palms together (Gasho) in front of Sanmon gate.

Chozu washbasin　手水

たけちよ

In common

Chozu/ Temizu is a place we purify ourselves before entering Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple. This is based on Misogi in the stories in Japanese mythology. We do an abbreviated Misoghi at Chozu/ Temizu sha.

What is Misogi and Harae? 禊と祓を英語で説明

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In Chozu/ Temizu sha, there a wash basin like this.

Sanpai 参拝方法

Shinto Shrine　神社

Deities are enshrined in the main hall. Usually, there is a Saisen  Box in front of the main hall. We donate Osaisen in the box and do Sanpai. Osaisen is offering to show gratitude for a fortune we are to have and Sanpai is a way for visit shrine or temple. It is usually translated as making wish but actually it is an act to show our gratitude to deity. If you have wishes, make wishes after that.

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She does 2~7. Many people throw coins away in to the box but it is a wrong way.

Buddhist temple　お寺

As Shinto shrine, deities are enshrined in the main hall. Usually, there is a Saisen Box in front of the main hall. We donate Osaisen in the box and do Sanpai. Osaisen is offering to show gratitude for a fortune we are to have and Sanpai is a way for visit shrine or temple. It is usually translated as making wish but actually it is an act to show our gratitude to deity. If you have wishes, make wishes after that.

Ema　絵馬

たけちよ

In common

Afrer Sanpai, let us make our wish come true. Ema means ” Pictured horse.” In ancient time, people donated a horse to Shinto Shrine. As time went by, it was abbreviated to a painted hors on a small board.

Today, many kind of pictures are painted. Usually, Eto of the year or something to do with a shrine.

七里ヶ浜親方

Write your wish on it. Be optimistic. DO NOT WRITE pessimistic words. We have Kotodama. Words have a spirit.

Ema is available at Syamusyo (Shinto shrine) or Jimusyo (Buddhist temple) where we can buy Omamori, Omikuji, and so on.

Omikuji　おみくじ

たけちよ

In common

Omikuji is a message from deity. Find a Shamusyo or Jimusyo. You’ll find a hexagonal prisms near there.

Many Omikuji is written in Japanese. Check out only 2 if you can’t understand Japanese. Omikuji in English are available in some places.

1. Usually, the name of Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple. This one is Omikuji of Kiyomizudera.
2. Kinds of fortune. 大吉 (Daikichi)＞吉 (Kichi)＞中吉(Chu Kichi)＞小吉 (Sho Kichi)＞凶 (Kyo)
3. Poem is a message from deity and the most important thing in Omikuij. It tells you the situation you are in and the way to cope with it.
4. Fortune telling is the interpretation of the poem.

At some places, Kawaii Omamori are available.

Omamori　お守り

たけちよ

In common

Omamori is amulet. The original one is a Jufu (Amulet of Taoism ) to protect people from epidemics.

"Chinowa kuguri" at Yasaka shrine/ 2025 茅の輪くぐり英語で説明

A guide of Chinowa Kuguri 2025 @ Yasaka shrine. A story about Somin Shorai says that the Deity save us from malady with it. We always find it in June and July but we also find it in March to prepare for coronavirus.

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2018.06.24

Today, there are many kinds of Omamori. They are valid for a year. Have a new one one year later.

Transportation: Bus and Train　交通

There are many ways to go around Kyoto. The most convenient one is Kyoto City Bus. These days, the buses are crowded and take advantage of trains and taxi.

Kyoto Transport Guide with Route map: Getting around with city bus subways and trains.

In this post, I'll show you the ways to take Kyoto transport: Kyoto city bus and the routes to avoid crowded buses subways and trains.

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Top 5 places to visit　ベスト5

Kiyomizudera　清水寺

Founded in the 8th century, Kiyomizudera temple is one of the most popular places in Kyoto. Today, it is the most popular and crowded destination for tourists. The iconic stage was constructed in the 11th century. The main hall and the stage was renovated recently.

Kiyomizudera

Absolute guide, stage, renovation, Daikoku-san, Senju Kannon, Sennichi mairi, Seiryue

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Fushimi Inari Taisha　伏見稲荷大社

Fuhimi Inari Taisha also is a popular and crowded place. The iconic Torii gates are not the entrance but the offering of merchants.

Fushimi Inari

「Fushimi Inari」の記事一覧です。

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Kinkakuji temple　金閣寺

Kinkakuji was founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the thrid Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate in the 14th century. The wall is ornamented with sheets of gold. In 1951, it was renovated because a trainee monk set a fire the previous year.

Kinkakuji, the Golden Temple/Pavilion 金閣寺英語で説明

 Kinkakuji temple a.k.a. as the golden pavilion in Kyoto is one of the best place to see in Kyoto. Let us learn about what to see like the golden, dry garden, and its history.

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Ryoanji temple　龍安寺

Ryoanji is famous for the Rock Garden built in 18th century. The garden is one of the best Karesansui garden in the world. It stands for a land scape of sea or river thug there are  many opinion about the meaning of it.

The meaning of Ryoanji Zen Rock Garden

No one tells the meaning of "The Rock Garden" of Ryoanj in Kyoto precisely despite its fame. Fortunately, we have some hypotheses. In this article, we make an inspection on the garden with them.

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Arashiyama Bamboo forest　嵐山竹林の小径

Arashiyama Bamboo forest is also a well-known place in Kyoto.

Places not to be missed　おすすめ

Saihoji Temple　西芳寺

Saihoji temple, also known as Kodedera (Moss temple), is one of the most underrated place in Kyoto. Famous and important places like Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Ryoanji, and other places are under the strong influence of it.

Saihoji/ Kokedeara/Moss temple guide: 西芳寺英語で説明

In this post, you can learn about the meaning of the Zen garden of Saihoji, a.k.a. Kokedera or Moss temple.

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Rurikoin Temple　瑠璃光院

Rurikoin is famous for Yuka Momiji, the reflection of Autumn leaves on the lacquered table. The reflection is one of the Mizukagami, the way Japanese people enjoy landscapes. We can visit there only spring and fall.

Autumn leaves in Rurikoin in kyoto 2025: Make reservations to see "Yukamomiji." 瑠璃光院の紅葉英語で説明

In 2025, Rurikoin is open to us from 1 October to 14 December. We are not allowed to enter it without reservation to enjoy Autumn leaves and 'Yukamomiji."

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2018.05.25

Rurikoin in Fresh Green Aomomiji 2026: 4/15~5/31 瑠璃光院青もみじ英語で説明

Rurikoin is one of the most underrated place to admire Aomomiji (Maple leaves in fresh green) though it established its reputation as a place to enjoy autumn leaves butIn this post, I'll show you how amazing it is.

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2022.04.25

World Heritage site　世界遺産

Shinto shrine　神社

• Kamigamo shrine
• Shimogamo shrine
• Uji Kami shrine

Buddhist temple　お寺

• Kiyomizudera temple
• Toji Temple
• Enryakuji temple
• Daigoji temple
• Ninnaji temple
• Byodoin temple
• Kozanji temple
• Saihoji temple
• Tenryuji temple
• Kinkakuji temple
• Ginkakuji temple
• Ryoanji temple
• Honganji temple

Castle　城

• Nijo castle

Sakura　桜

Sakura is the most famous flower in Japan. There are many kinds of Sakura and Kawazu Zakura kicks off the Sakura season of the year in late January or  early February. Somei Yoshino, so-called Sakura blooms in late March or early April.

Sakkura/Cherry blossom

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Autumn leaves　紅葉

The Autumn leaves many people into Kyoto every year. Like Eikando or Tofukuji, there are many famous places to admire them but I recommend temples with small garden. Famous places are so crowded.

Autumn Leaves

The articles on Autumn leaves in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.

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Matsuri　祭

What is Matsuri?　概説

Matsuri is a prolific word and have many meanings. One of the authentic aim is to make ourselves come alive with new-born Kami. We have many matsuri in Kyoto and the flowing is the famous ones.

Aoi Matsuri　葵祭

Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest Matsuri in Japan. It is famous for the parade but the important rituals take place in Kamigamo and Shimagamo shrine. The authentic aim of it is to calm down Kamo no Ohkami in order to put down natural disasters.

Aoi Matsuri Festival

Posts on Aoi Matsuri and related ceremonies

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Gion Matsuri　祇園祭

Gion Matsuri started to get rid of epidemics and prevent natural disasters in the 9th century. It is famous for Yamahoko parade but the most important ritual is Mikoshi Togyo. The deities visit us to save us.

Gion Matsuri Festival

Articles on the reason why Gion Matusri is cerebrated, Mikoshi, Yamahoko Parade, Schedule, and others

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Jidai Matsuri　時代祭

Jidai Matsuri is not a like Aoi Matsuri or Gion Matusri. In 1868, Emperor Meiji left Kyoto and the capital moved to Tokyo as a matter of fact. Kyotoites afraid to be forgotten, and started Jidai Matsuri in 1895. In the parade, we can enjoy the history of Japanese outfits.

Jidai matsuri festival 2025: Gyoretsu parade and schedule 時代祭英語で説明

Jidai matsuri festival takes place in 2025, In this post, I'll show you the various historical figures in the parade.

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2018.09.11

Other Matsuris　その他の祭

Not famous, but interesting ones.

Awata Matsuri2025: Schedule and must-sees 粟田祭英語で説明

Awata Matsuri is one of the most underrated Matsuri in Kyoto though Kenbokos have something to do with Yamaboko floats of Gion Matsuri. In this post, I'll show you the schedule of 2023 and must-sees. 合掌

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2023.09.26

Kurama no Himatsuri/ Himatsuri in Kurama 2025 : History, schedule, must-sees 鞍馬の火祭英語で説明

In this post, I'll show you the ways to enjoy Kurama no Himatsuri 2025/ Himatsuri in Kurama, Short history, schedule, must-sees and so on. 合掌

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2023.10.11

In this post, I’ll show you the way to enjoy Sakura in Kyoto: When and where to see, kinds of Sakura the reason we love them, and top 5 places. 合掌

When can we enjoy Sakura?

Schedule

There are many kinds of Sakura. Actually, flowers called Sakura blooms all through the year except summer. In this post. I’ll show you the ones we find in spring.

Kawzu Zakura　河津桜

Kawazu Zakura is the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto.

Somei Yoshino　染井吉野

Somei Yoshino is so-called Sakura. When we say Sakura, we means Somei Yoshino, .

Shidare Zakura　枝垂桜

Shidare Zakura is also known as “Weeping Sakura/ Cherry blossom.” We called it “Shidare” especially in casual way, There are many kinds of Shidare and they start blooming from mid-March to mid-April. We can enjoy them all through Sakura season.

Yama Zakura　山桜

Yama Zakura is Sakura with red leaves. You’ll find it with Mt. Fuji on the tail of 1,000 yen bill.

シカさん

Not the one with two cranes. If you have the Mt. Fuji one, check out 3 Sakura on upper light. You’ll find 二、ホ、and ン (二ホン＝Japan) in each flower.

 

Oshima Zakura　大島桜

Oshima Zakura is one of the most popular Sakura with sweet fragrance.

Omuro Zakura　御室桜

Omuro Zakura is known as “The latest bloom Sakura in Kyoto.” It is indigenous to Omuro Ninnaji temple and we can find it Ninnnaji, Haradanien garden.

Kitano Zakura　北野桜

Kitano Zakura was true “The latest bloom Sakura in Kyoto” but we cannot enjoy them any longer. The last time we saw her is 2023.

Other late bloom Sakura　他の桜

Some Sakura bloom after mid-April.

Yokihi  (Yang Guifei)

Gyoiko.

たけちよ

Thye are popular ones and there are other late bloomers.

Why do we love Sakura?

As described in this post, we detest anything anemic, especially a state of mind. We always an opportunity to come alive anew. For this aim, we carry out many things. For example, one of the reason we put Matsuri in practice. In this kind of Matsuri, we welcome reborn Kami to revitalize our life.

In winter, our body and soul is weak. And when spring comes, we convict that our lives came back to us again and they start again. This conviction is hidden our idea and attitude for spring. Sakura blooms in the end of winter and the begging of spring. I, as a Japanese goat, suppose the season Sakura blooms goes with and affect what we feel about our idea for spring. Actually, the fiscal year of Japan starts on April 1st. Schools and companies start their new year on the day. We have many beautiful spring memories with parents, relatives, friends, and collogues. Some have gone, some remain. Every year, Sakura reminds us of these memories.

Sakura lasts only for a week. We find Sakura is Hakanai (fragile) and it conjures up Shogyo Mujo. Shogyo Mujo is an idea of Buddhism. In a nut shell, it means everything changes without stopping and nothing is invariable and leads to Zen. When Sakura falls off, we remember, without consciousness, everything is variable and understand all we can do is to live the moment.

That’s the reason we love Sakure, I’m sure.

Top 5 places to enjoy Sakura　お花見ベスト5

The following is the top 5 paces to enjoy Sakura in Kyoto. I’m sure you already see many guide books or website. In this post, I, as a Kyotoite, will show you the best places to admire Sakura. In Haradanien Garden and Maruyama park, you can enjoy popular Ohanami (Sakura viewing) experience with drinks and food.

#1 Haradanien Garden　原谷苑

Overview　概要

Now we are well prepared for Haradanien. Enjoy the video, BAAH!

Haradanien is a private garden only open to public in spring and autumn. It is not a famous place to enjoy cherry blossom, especially Shidare Zakura. In addition to it, we can enjoy almost all spring flowers in Kyoto.

七里ヶ浜親方

One of the most popular destination among so-called Kyoto-enthusiasts. DO NOT MISS IT.

たけちよ

It used to be a dump site. I can’t believe it!!!

Schedule of 2026

The schedule of 2026 is not yet announced. The following is the that of 2025.

Shuttle bus シャトルバス日程

シカさん

Shuttle bus is available. Check the post out!

Haradanien garden 2026: Cherry blossom supreme in Kyoto 原谷苑の桜英語で説明

The guide of Haradanien 2026. It is one of the most beautiful places to admire Sakura and the most popular destination among Kyoto-enthusiasts.

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2019.02.28

Bentoh (Lunch box) and Wagashi　お弁当と和菓子

Even without reservation, we can have lunch, Wagashi, soft drinks, and some alcohol  there.

お福さん

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: ICHIGO DAIFUKU.

たけちよ

Enjoy the Superb OHanami experience, BAAAH!!!

About Haradanien garden

#2 Kiyomizudera Temple　清水寺

Overview　概要

Kiyomizudera temple is the most famous destination in Kyoto. It shows us one of the most amazing cherry blossoms.

KIYOMIZUDERA temple guide: Deities, stage, renovation, mainhall, must-sees 清水寺につき英語で説明

The absolute guide of Kiyomizudera temple. Deities, stage, renovation, main hall and othre must-sees, all the things available.

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2018.08.14

By the 19th century, people carried out Tobiochi Gankeke from the iconic stage. They threw themselves off of the stave in order to make their wishes come true. There used to be many Sakura Trees under the stage and they saved their lives.

The stage of Kiyomizudera temple: Its construction and Tobiochi Gankake 清水寺の舞台英語で説明

The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizudera are over a valley, constructed in Kakezukuri (懸造) method.People used to jump off the stage to make their wishes come true.

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2023.01.22

Jishu shrine, the Chinsyu Sha (Check out the post on Shinbutsu Shugo) of Kiyojmizudera temple is also a popular place for Sakura.

Jishu jinja shrine in Kyoto, love rocks, and Goen

Goen is a tie/bond between something of someone. Jishu jinja shrine in Kyoto gives us extraordinary Goen for loeve seekers. We foresee our love goes with "Love rocks" and have lots of good fortunes form sub-shrines.

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2019.09.17

お福さん

Jishu shrine is closed by the end of 2024 due to renovation.

Night Illumination　ライトアップ

Night illumination is also available but this year Somei Yoshihno bloom later than expected. I’m afraid they are not in full bloom by 3/31.

たけちよ

Enjoy them in the video instead.

How to get to Kiyomizudera temple?　清水寺へのアクセス

Train: Keihan Gion shijo/Gojozaka station or Hankyu Kawaramachi station.

Kyoto city bus: Sijo Kawaramachi/Gion bus stop. Gojyozaka and Kiyomizu michi bus stop is not available because they are so crowded.

Kyoto station to Kiyomizudera by bus: To avoid busy route

Kiyomizudera temple is the most popular destination for tourist in Kyoto. From Kyoto station, the route 206 bus is always crowded. In this post, I'll show you the other ways to avoid that busy route. 

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2023.01.17

About Kiyomizudera temple　清水寺基本情報

#3 Ryoanji Temple

Overview　概要

Ryoanji is famous for “The Rock Garden.” We can admire beautiful Shidare Zakura behind the wall of the Karesansui garden supreme. In addition to it, the temple has a large stroll garden with Somei Yoshino.

七里ヶ浜親方

The Rock Garden is sometimes called Zen garden but it sounds so strange. We call it Karesansui. Check the post out!

たけちよ

I’m a Japanese goat and I’ve never said “Zen garden” in my life.

Zen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明

"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.

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2023.06.12

七里ヶ浜親方

I prefer this moment.

たけちよ

The Shidare Zakura blooms later than Somei Yoshino, about couples of days.

シカさん

Behind the wall.

Stroll garden　回遊式庭園

The stroll garden has many Somei Yoshino.

About Royoanji Temple　龍安寺基本情報

How to get to Ryoanji Temple? 龍安寺へのアクセス

About a couple of minutes walk from Ryoanji Mae bus stop.

#4 Maruayma park　円山公園

Overview　概要

Maruyama park is a popular public park in Kyoto. It is located near Yasaka shrine or Kodaiji temple. It has many cherry blossom tress. The most famous one is a huge weeping cherry blossom tree. Besides, there are many Somei Yoshino trees in the park.

The park is located adjacent to Yasaka shrine, one of the oldest Shinto shrine/ Buddhist temple, and near Kiyomizudera temple, Kodaji temple, and other places.

たけちよ

Yasaka shrine used to be a Buddhist Temple called Kanjiin/ Gion sha under Shinbutsu Shugo, the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism. Check the post out.

Sinbutsu Shugo :Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion 神仏習合英語で説明

Shinbutsu Shogo (神仏習合) is a Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion in Japan. It has over 1,600 years of history.

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2021.09.02

Night Illumination　ライトアップ

The schedule of 2026 is not yet announced. The following is the that of 2025.

We can admire the Shidare illuminated with Night Hanami experience. There are many food stands in the park.

How to get to Maruyama park?　円山公園へのアクセス

Train: Keihan Gion shijo　station or Hankyu Kawaramachi station.

Kyoto city bus: Sijo Kawaramachi/Gion bus stop.

About Maruyama park　円山公園基本情報

#5 Heian Jingu shrine　平安神宮

Overview　概要

Heian Jingu shrine is a 5/8 replica of Chodoin complex of facilities in the ancient Imperial court.

As described in The Makioka Sisters, we can admire extraordinary beautiful weeping cherry blossoms in Shinen garden. At night, “Shidare Sakura concert” takes place there.

Sakura Otoyo concert　桜音夜コンサート

The schedule of 2026 is not yet announced. The following is the that of 2025.

At night in early April, Shidare Sakura concerts (or recitals) takes place for 3 nights. Shinen garden is illuminated and concert or recital is held around a pond. Each day has 2 concerts/recitals. Once you enter the garden, you can enjoy both of them.

The Shinen garden consists of four gardens and the total area is about 4000 square yard. Most of the cherry blossom trees there are weeping cherry blossom trees. They bloom in the most exquisite way. Night illumination in Heian Jingu shrine is one of the most recommended site to visit.

How to get to Heian Jingu shrine?　平安神宮へのアクセス

Kyoto city bus: Okazaki koen/Bijutsukan Heian Jingu mae bus stop.

About Heian Jingu shrine　平安神宮基本情報

　いちきしま　ひめ

This article is for your reference. We cannot foresee the best time to admire Kawazu Zakura exactly. We are not responsible any disadvantage you have.

たけちよ

On Jan. 27, 2021, the buds are blooming！

#1　Toji temple 東寺

Near Gojiu no To pagoda 五重塔西側

Toji is famous for Fuji Zakura and Sakura illumination but even so-called Kyoto enthusiasts don’t know its Kawazu Zakura. We have 2 places to admire it.

The first one is located near Gojiuno To pagoda. There are Kawazu Zakura trees to the west of it. We can be there with admission fee. Toji is one of popular destinations for tourists especially in Sakura season begins late March. Kazu Zakura blooms in mid-March and quite a few people know they can enjoy it in Toji temple. So, we can adore it in silence.

一番めは五重塔の西側です。ここは、立体曼荼羅が配される講堂や五重塔がある有料エリの中にあります。ご覧のように五重塔を背景に存分に楽しむことができます。

I think it would be better to visit Toji in rainy day. In the gentle drizzle, the warm breeze let the petals go. This is a typical tranquil moment in early spring in Kyoto. Kyoto suffers from overtourism  these years but Toji in Kawzu Zakura season narrowly escape it. In near future, this calmness might be ruined.

七里ヶ浜親方

And think about Sakura blooms a couples of later. This is the way I every year. Imagine something doesn’t exist with the help of what exists.

Kawazu Zakura in Toji temple usually starts to bloom in mid-February and goes into full bloom in mid-March.

アフロさん

And don’t miss 3-D mandala!

3D Mandala of Buddha in Toji temple

In Toji temple in Kyoto, 21 statues of Buddhist Deities make so-called 3D-Mandala to shows us Buddhist teaching. In this article, you can learn the role of each Deities in the Mandala.

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2019.11.01

シカさん

Attention!

From Jan. 10 to Mar. 18, Gojiuno To pagoda is open to public. We cannot enter it but catch a glimpse of the interior.

The red alien indicates Kawazu Zakura near Goju no To pagoda.

Near Dainichi Do 大日堂付近

The second one is located near Dainichi Do indicated with the blue alien in the map. There are 1 tree of Kawazu Zakura. We can enjoy it for free.

The best way to enjoy Sakura in Toji temple

If possible, enjoy Kawazu Zakura in mid-March and Somei Yoshino (so-called Sakura) a couple of weeks later. Night illumination is strongly recommended. Toji shows us the best illumination in Kyoto.

Toji temple Sakura/ Cherry blossom night illumination 2026

Toji offers us the most amazing Sakura illumination in Kyoto. In this article, you can learn the ways to them with introduction of the temple.

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2018.09.17

たけちよ

Enjoy passing of seasons.

How to get to Toji temple?

Kyoto city bus: About 3 minutes walk from Toji Higashimon mae bus stop, or Toji Michi bus stop.

JR West: About 20 minutes walk Kyoto station.

Kintetsu railways: About 10 minutes walk from Toji station.

About Toji temple 東寺基本情報

シカさん

In the next page, we’ll visit Unryuin temple and Itijo Modoribashi and Sanjo bridge.

Introduction

いちきしま　ひめ

This site and article don’t recommend outing though the state of emergency was lifted. Make your decision with extreme care.

This site cannot guarantee your safety.

The information of shrines and temples are subject to be changed.

This site is not responsible for any disadvantages you have at all.

The Dates of the bloom in 2025

• Blooming: 3/8
• Migoro: Around 3/20

The Dates of the bloom in 2024

• Blooming: 2/16
• Migoro: around 3/10

The Dates of the bloom in 2023

• Blooming: 3/10
• Migoro: around 2/25

The Dates of the bloom in 2022

• Blooming: 2/26
• Migoro: around 3/17

The Dates of the bloom in 2021

• Blooming: 1/30
• Migoro: around 3/4

The Dates of the best time to admire

• Sanjo Ohashi bridge: 4th Mar.
• Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge: 6th Mar.
• Toji temple: 6th Mar.
• Unryu-in temple: Not available (closed)

いちきしま ひめ

 2026年の更新開始です。

シカさん

Find your Kawzu Zakura place!

Top 3 Kawazu Zakura spot in Kyoto 2020

Kawazu Zakura is the earliest-blooming Sakura in Kyoto.This article shows you the places to admire it; Toji temple, Unryuin temple, and Ichijo Modoribashi and Sanjo Ohashi bridge. The best time is mid-March usually.

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2020.02.07

The Sakura Season in Kyoto

七里ヶ浜親方

We cannot forecast exactly, O.K.?

シカさん

Earlier than our expectations these years.

Where can we find Kawazu Zakuras?

Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge 一条戻橋

Easy to find.

Sanjo Ohashi bridge 三条大橋西詰

Find Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo-Ohashi. Across the street, there are 2 Kawzu Zakura trees.

Toji temple 東寺

Keigamon gate is located near a Koban and Toji Higashimon mae bus stop. Go through it.

Couples of minutes later, you’ll find the gate.

Over the gate, there is a Dainichi Doh temple and Kawazu Zakura trees are located next to it.

And near the pagoda, Kodo (3D mandala) , and the wall facing the east.

Unryuin temple 雲龍院

Near the main hall, the entrance gate and at the parking lot.

Philosopher’s path 哲学の道

Toji Sakura night illumination 2026

たけちよ

If Kawaszu Zakuras would bloom in late February this year, we could see them illuminated at Toji.

Toji temple Sakura/ Cherry blossom night illumination 2026

Toji offers us the most amazing Sakura illumination in Kyoto. In this article, you can learn the ways to them with introduction of the temple.

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2018.09.17

京都の河津桜　2026年開花状況 Breaking 2026

4月5日　完全に葉桜

All gone. They are Hazakuras. I stop revising of this post in 2026. I thank you for reading this post. The next revision will be started in next January. 合掌

七里ヶ浜親方

みんなありがとう。来年もまた会おうぜ。

たけちよ

ありがとうございました。

シカさん

またね。

4月1日　ほぼ葉桜

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Only a few left.

3月24日　見納め

There are lots of Hazakuras. The flowers would go away by this weekend.

3月22日　千秋楽近づく

In Toji, they are on decline.

Near the pagoda, there only a few ones left.

And in Unryu-in temple

and on Philosopher’s path, too.

3月21日

We can some Hazakuras but they are still in Migoro.

3月20日

They are still in Migoro.

七里ヶ浜親方

ASAP 急いでくれ。

3月18日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are on decline but we can say they are in Migoro.

We can find buds there.

七里ヶ浜親方

This year, the Migoro lasts longer than usual. Be there as soon as possible.

3月15日　平安神宮百三十年祭

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, they are still in Migoro though some Hazakuras are found.

Near the place near Gozutennno appeared, they are in Migoro.

In the philosopher’s path, too.

The ones in Sanju Sangendo are on decline.

The Shidare Zakuras bloom. They indicate Somei Yoshinos and Shidares will bloom in a couple of weeks later.

The Tsubaki (Japanese camellia) of the year is ending. Enjoy them in Otoyo shrine located near Philosopher’s path and other places.

3月14日　バテレンまつり返礼の儀

Near Ekojo in Toji, they are still in Migoro though some are Hazakura.

シカさん

When petals start falling, leaves start growing. We call this Hazakura (Sakura with leaves).

たけちよ

Be there in a couple of days. Or, you’ll miss the best time.

Near the pagoda of Toji, they are still in Migoro as a week ago. Today, Toji nighti illumination 2026 starts and we can admire them illuminated.

七里ヶ浜親方

Check out 3/5.

The ones in Unryuin temple,

and near Sanjo Ohashi bridge are also still in Migoro.

3月12日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. They are still in Migoro. I guess we can enjoy them in this weekend. Of course in other places.

七里ヶ浜親方

The night illumination of Toji starts on 3/14. I guess we can enjoy the ones there. Illuminated.

3月8日

In Toji temple, they are in full bloom and Migoro.

And the ones near the pagoda, too.

In Unryuin, the exquisite ones are in Migoro.

And the ones near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

All of them are in nothing but Migoro.

3月6日

Near Sanjo Ohasi bridge.

七里ヶ浜親方

This weekend, the best time to admire. Migoro.

3月5日

In Toji, Tsuki Kairo night illumination is available. Kawazu Zakuras are illuminated there. They are in full bloom. We can enjoy them in this weekend.

3月4日

シカさん

They are in full bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

七里ヶ浜親方

And illuminated.

満開です。

2月28日

Near Toji Ekosho, the trees are almost in full bloom.

Near Kodo (3D mandala) and the pagoda, too. The night illumination starts on 3/14 and I guess we can enjoy only a few of them.

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they also in full bloom.

七里ヶ浜親方

They will be in the best Migoro in next week.

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge and in Unryuin temple, they are in about 50％ bloom.

2月26日

Near Sanjo Ohshibridge, they are in about 40％ bloom.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess they would be in Migoro around next weekend.

2月22日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, we can find a few ones blooming.

In Unryu-in temple, they still in buds.

2月21日

I’ts been a about week since they bloomed. It takes 2 or 3 weeks to bloom fully, I guess we could admire in the spring night illumination of 2026.

By 3/11, Toji Tsuki Kairo night illumination available.

七里ヶ浜親方

This event is like Arashiuyama Tsuki Toro.

3D mandala is not available.

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, they will bloom within few days.

And in Unryuin, too.

2月17日

A couple of flowers were found this morning near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

2月16日

We can find some petals near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

七里ヶ浜親方

They will bloom soon.

2月14日　バテレンまつり

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, the buds are growing as we expect. They will bloom in next week.

2月13日　開花

七里ヶ浜親方

ヒャッハー開花だー‼

Early in the morning, I found couple of them blooming at Toji temple.

2月12日

七里ヶ浜親方

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they will bloom in couples of days.

2月11日　建国記念日

たけちよ

Japan marked 2686th anniversary today.

Kigen Sai 2026: Kashihara Jingu celebrates the birth of Japan 橿原神宮の紀元祭英語で説明

Kigensai festival (紀元祭) is a ritual to celebrate the birth of Japan. According to Nihon Shoki,『日本書記』Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇) became the 1st emperor of Japan in 660 B.C. at a place known as Kashihara Jingu shrine today. In this article, you can learn about how Japan started and Kigensai.

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2021.01.30

七里ヶ浜親方

In Toji, they will bloom in a couple of days.

2月8日

At Toji temple, they are on the verge of blooming. I’m sure they will bloom in next week.

取り急ぎご報告まで。

2月7日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, the buds grow up but I guess they would bloom around next weekend.

The ones near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

Due to the cold wave, Kyoto’s been sooooo cold though we can find the upcoming spring in the air and the sky.

Anyway, Oike Zakuras are in bloom. They are Fudan Zakura that bloom in fall and spring.

1月31日

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, they still are in buds.

And near Ekojo of and the Pagoda of Toji temple, too.

So far, the ones in Unruin temple would be bloom earlier than others.

雲龍院の走り大黒天

雲龍院におわします、怒ったお顔の「走り大黒天」さんにつき、大黒さんの由来、走り大黒さんの特徴などを踏まえ詳らかにします。

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2020.02.24

In the Philosopher’s path, they also are in buds.

たけちよ

We can’t find them in bloom in Jan. but they grow as expected.

七里ヶ浜親方

Due to the COLD WAVE. It would take about 10 days to bloom. In Toji or Unryuin temple.

1月29日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are still in buds.

七里ヶ浜親方

Due to the cold wave, i guess.

1月24日

It seems the buds don’t grow up this week near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge.

In Toji, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess they won’t bloom in January but the plum blossoms bloom as expected in Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Kawazu Zakuras will bloom as usual.

1月19日

Near Ichojo Modoribashi bridge, there are tiny buds though the trees still have the leaves. At Kitanotenmangu shrine, I found many plum blossoms in bloom. So far, Kawazuzakuras in Kyoto would bloom earlier than expected.

七里ヶ浜親方

So far, right?

1月14日

Today, Goshichinichi Mishiho took place at Toji temple and I found some tiny buds. They would be in bloom this month, I guess.

The Eto of 2025 is horse and we can buy a clay-bell of the red horse there.

1月2日

たけちよ

謹んで新年のお慶びを申し上げます。本年もよろしくお願いいたします。合掌 Today, I resume the revision of this post in Koki 2,686/ Reiwa 8/ 2026.

七里ヶ浜親方

今年もいってみんべえか

シカさん

In 2026, Umes bloom already. I guess Kawazu Zakuras would bloom this month.

The tress near the Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge still have the leaves.

But Unryubai plum blossoms bloom in Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Usually, they bloom in early January, Kawazu Zakuras also bloom in late January.

京都の河津桜　Breaking 2025

4/10

All gone. They are Hazakuras. I stop revising of this post in 2025. I thank you for reading this post. The next revision will be started in next January. 合掌

七里ヶ浜親方

みんなありがとう。来年もまた会おうぜ。

たけちよ

ありがとうございました。

シカさん

またね。

3/30

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, about 60％ bloom. The others are Hazakuras. At Philosopher’s path, 70％.

3/28

About 80％ bloom and they are in Migoro though some are Hazakura (Sakura with leaves. When Sakura petals fall off, leaves appear)

七里ヶ浜親方

They were covered with dew and extraordinary beautiful this morning, old sport.

3/26

One Someiyoshino, so-called Sakura blooms at last near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Enjoy it with Kawazu Zakuras.

• Red alien: Somei yoshino
• Red annotation: Kawazu Zakura near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.
• Blue annotaiton: Pontocho Kaburenjyo.

3/25

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, we can admire the petals of the early-bloomed ones falling off.

七里ヶ浜親方

The best moment to enjoy Sakura.

せつねーな

3/23

Near Sanjo Ohashi, 99％ bloom.

At Philosopher’s path,  50％ bloom.

3/22

At Tpji temple, Umes and Kawzu Zakuras are in Migoro. Near Ekoji, the pagoda, Kodo (a facility enshrines 3D Mandala), Higashi Daimon, every single place is in Migoro.

七里ヶ浜親方

Visit Toji tomorrow. DO NOT MISS THEM. Nothing but the best time, old sport. As found in the video, we can enjoy them against the bright and dark blue sky.

Today, the sky became bright blue around 18:15.

Near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge and at Unryuin temple, about 50％ bloom.

3/21

七里ヶ浜親方

The ones near Sanjo Ohashi bridge is in Migoro at long last, old sport!!!

About 80％ bloom and we can say they are in Migoro.

シカさん

This weekend, we can enjoy Kawazu Zakura in Migoro at Toji and near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

たけちよ

Night illumination available!

Toji temple Sakura/ Cherry blossom night illumination 2026

Toji offers us the most amazing Sakura illumination in Kyoto. In this article, you can learn the ways to them with introduction of the temple.

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2018.09.17

About 2 weeks later than usual. I found the buds of Someiyoshino, so-called Sakura, a couple of days ago. They would bloom in next weekend, i guess.

3/20

About 60％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Enjoy the earliest Sakura night illumination in 2025.

シカさん

The blue tells us spring has come.

3/19

About 50％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. They would be in Migoro, the best time to admire them, in this weekend.

3/17

About 40％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

3/16

七里ヶ浜親方

イヤッホウウウ！

About 90％ bloom at Toji temple.

3/14

About 10％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

3/13

Only one Sakura blooms near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge.

3/12

Only a few.

3/10

A few Sakuras found near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

3/9

The ones near Sanjo Ohasi bridge are on the verge of blooming.

The ones in Philosopher’s path are not so. Buds.

3/8

I found the ones in Toji temple blooming. The ones near the Pagoda don’t bloom.

The ones near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge.

The ones near Sanjo Ohashi bridge will bloom in a couple of days.

七里ヶ浜親方

Kawazu Zakuras bloom so late this year. It takes about 3 weeks to bloom. They would be in full bloom late March, i guess.

3/7

シカさん

Countdown commenced.

3/6

七里ヶ浜親方

三条大橋西詰で開花の可能性が高まつてゐる

They will bloom in couples of days near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

3/4

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Some petals in few buds.

3/2

At Toji temple, we can find some petals. I guess they could be bloom in next weekend.

At Unryu-in temple, the buds grow as the ones of Toji.

2/28

たけちよ

We can’t see them bloom in February.

The buds keep growing.

2/26

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. The buds are growing up but I guess we won’t see them bloom in February.

七里ヶ浜親方

They could be bloom in a couple of days…but… It depends.

2/22 Cat Day　ネコの日

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Only buds are found.

七里ヶ浜親方

On 2/21/2025, near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. So far, about 4 weeks later than last year.

2/21

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. They would bloom in March, i guess.

2/16

Only buds.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess they would bloom in couples of weeks and we could see them illuminated at Toji.

2/15

Nothing changed near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge.

シカさん

Enjoy Umes at Nishiki Tenmangu shrine.

2/14

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Nothing changed?

2/9

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are still buds.

Near Ichojo Modori bashi, too.

2/1

At Toji and Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, there are tiny buds.

I guess they would bloom in couples of weeks.

七里ヶ浜親方

So far

1/31

To our regret, they don’t bloom in January this year. Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, we can find tiny buds.

1/25

At Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, the buds are still stiff. If you want to see Sakura, you can find Fudan Zakuras (Sakura blooms in spring and fall) blooms near Bairin garden in Kyoto Imperial Palace. In Kitano Tenmangu shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Roh-bais (Ume with sweet fragrance) bloom.

1/19

At Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, the buds are still stiff. I can find only a few Ume in Kitano Tenmaugu shrine though we can find some Ume around 1/1 usually. I guess Kawazu Zakuras would bloom in February this year.

1/3

たけちよ

The update of Koki 2685/ Reiwa 7/ 2025 kicked off!

七里ヶ浜親方

今年もいってみんべえか

シカさん

Later than expected in 2025.

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, there are small buds

The ones in Toji temple are smaller.

There are no Umes in Kitano Tenmangu shrine though we can find some usually.

In 2024, the Migoro of autumn leaves arrived about 2 weeks later than usual. And we can find some of them in Yasaka shrine, Toji temple, and other places.

Besides, this winter is warmer than usual.

七里ヶ浜親方

We cannot foresee when Kawazu Zakuras bloom so far.

Breaking 2024

3/30

At Toji, most of them have fallen off. Today, I finish the revision of 2024. I thank you for your reading this post. The revision of 2025 will be started in early January. 合掌

七里ヶ浜親方

Thanks. See you next Jan.

たけちよ

Thank you.

シカさん

Bye.

3/23

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are still in about 80％ bloom though some are Hazakura.

お福さん

When Sakura petals fall off, leaves grow up. We call this Hazakura. Ha means leave.

And at Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess this weekend is the last opportunity to enjoy Kawazu Zakura in almost full bloom.

シカさん

Someiyoshino (so-called Sakura) bloom!!!

Breaking report on Sakura/ Cherry blossoms in Kyoto 4/5/2026: Someiyoshinos and Shidare Zakuas in Migoro 京都の桜開花状況英語版

The breaking report of Sakura 2026 in Kyoto. There are many cherry blossoms a.k.a. Sakura and Migoro, the best time to enjoy them lasts for a month. In this article, we divide Migoro into 3 peirod; March, late March to mid April, Mid-April, and around April 20.

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2020.03.10

3/19

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, some start falling. About 80％. I guess this weekend is the last opportunity to admire them.

3/17

Near Uryuseki rock, the place Gozu Tenno descended to some 1,000 years ago, they are in full bloom.

The ones in Philosopher’s path, too.

3/16

The Toji night illumination started today. Kawazu Zakura are still alive though some fell off. I guess we can enjoy them in a couple of days.

たけちよ

しっぽりしてます。

At Toji, the ones near Ekojo are still in Migoro.

Near Ichijo Modori Bashi, too.

The ones near Sanjo Ohashi bridge is also in Migoro but I don’t recommend to see them late at night, especially in weekend.

七里ヶ浜親方

Drunken people.

3/12

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are still in full bloom. The green bird is Mejiro.

3/10

At Toji, they are in full bloom. Some flowers start falling but we can find some buds. I guess we can enjoy them in the night illumination event that starts on 3/16.

Near Ekojo, too.

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they also are in full bloom. Lots of people were there to enjoy them.

Ichijo Modoribashi

and Philosopher’s path. Full bloom.

3/7

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, the second tree is in full bloom. The other is in 90％ bloom.

I guess when the Sakura night illumination of Toji starts, we cannot find fully blooming Kawzu Zakura there. If you want to see fully blooming ones, go to Sanjo Ohashi asap.

3/5

They are in 90％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Enjoy the earliest Yozakura (Sakura at night) 2024. Migoro is coming though the hard rain made some petals fall off.

シカさん

This weekend, they will be in full bloom.

3/3

七里ヶ浜親方

Next week end, all the places would be in Migoro.

来週末にはすべての場所で見頃に入る蓋然性がオニのように高まつてゐる。

Near Ekojo of Toji, they are in about 80％ bloom.

Near the pagoda, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

The night illumination 2024 starts on 3/16. I guess we’ll find some of them.

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge and at Philosopher’s path, they are in hey are in about 80％ bloom.

The ones near Ichijo Modoribashi bridge are in about 70％ bloom.

At Unryuin temple, too.

3/1

In slight progress. About 60％ bloom.

2/28

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, they are still in about 50％ bloom.

2月24日

At Toji, near Dainichi Doh, the trees are in about 50％ bloom.

But near the Goju no Toh pagoda, they are in about 20％ bloom.

たけちよ

The night illumination 2024 starts on 3/16. We could enjoy them, I guess.

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About 50％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

About 10％ bloom at Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge.

At Unryuin, too.

And at Philosopher’ path, too.

七里ヶ浜親方

Ume is in Migoro in Baien garden of Kitano Tenmangu shrine.

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2/21

About 30％ bloom near Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

七里ヶ浜親方

しっぽり

2/18

About 20％ bloom in Toji.

2/16

Near the Sanjo Ohashi bridge, some flowers bloom. The Sakura season of 2024 kicked off.

七里ヶ浜親方

The Sakura season of 2024 kicked off!!!

2/14

Near Sanjo Ohashi bridge, The buds are on the verge of blooming. I could find some flowers at Toji.

七里ヶ浜親方

今週末までに開花する蓋然性がオニのやうに高まつて居る

I guess they will bloom by the end of this week.

2/11

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2/10

At Toji temple. They will bloom in couples of days.

2/7

Sanjo Ohashi bridge was renovated and is illuminated every night since then.

They will bloom in couples of days, I guess.

2月3日

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, They are still on the verge of blooming.

七里ヶ浜親方

We would see they bloom in next week end, i guess.

And at Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

1/28

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, these buds are on the verge of blooming.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess they would bloom in a week.

At Toji, not yet.

Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

The buds in Unryuin temple are still stiff.

1月26日

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, the buds are still on the verge of blooming.

1/21

At Toji, the buds grows big.

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, some buds are on the verge of blooming.

1月14日

At Toji, the buds start growing.

七里ヶ浜親方

I guess we’ll find the earliest bloomer of 2024 at Sanjo Ohashi bridge or Ichijo Modoribashi bridge.

1月13日

At Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, the buds are growing well.

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, too.

The buds of Unryuin temple are still stiff.

1/9

I guess they will bloom in January this year. I’ve never seen such big buds in Ebessan day.

1/3

本年は波乱の幕開けとなりました。亡くなられた方々のご冥福をお祈りするとともに、被災された方々、並びに皆さまのご多幸とご健勝をお祈り申し上げます。合掌

I start the revision of 2024. Today, I found the buds started booming.

They are same as the ones on 1/25/2023. I guess the ones of 2024 would bloom earlier than expected.

七里ヶ浜親方

In January, i guess.

At Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, the buds are stiff.

We call such buds “stiff” in Japanese.

The Blooms of 2023

3/18

At Sanjo Ohashi, Ichijo Modoribashi bridge and Sanjo Ohashi, Kawazu Zakuras started to fall. We can enjoy the ones of Toji in night illumination.

3月15日

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge. Migoro. HURRY!!!

3/10

たけちよ

We have warm days in this week and Kawzu Zakuras are in FULL BLOOM. 見頃に入りました。

The ones near the pagoda are in Migoro, the best time to admire. The night illumination of 2023 starts on 18/3. We couldn’t enjoy it with full bloomed ones.

The ones near Ekojo are also in Migoro.

Besides, the ones near Ichojo Modoribasi bridge are in 90％ bloom.

3月8日

About 50％ bloom at Sanjo Ohashi bridge. They could be in Migoro in this weekend.

3月3日

At Toji temple, IN RAPID PROGRESS!!!

The ones in the pagoda are nearly booming. I suppose we could enjoy them at the night illumination.

On the way to Baigen garden, I glanced the ones near Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge. They are not in progress.

七里ヶ浜親方

Baien garden is in Migoro now.

2/25

At Toji, couples of Sakuras are found.

And Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too.

So far, they bloom in the same way as 2022.

2/22

Though 1 week has passed,

just a couple of Sakuras found.

2/19

I found a couple of blooms at Unryuin temple (near the parking lot).

The buds at Toji temple are nearly blooming.

And at Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge, too.

I suppose they would start to bloom in next week.

たけちよ

As our old saying says, ” Get some sleep and wait good news.”

2/15

It’s unusual to see Kawazu Zakuras in snow.

2/14

たけちよ

They are BLOOMING at Sanjo Ohashi bridge!!!

2/12

NOT BLOOMING at Ichijo Modori Bash bridge

and at Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

Except some at Unryuin temple, the other places look like that. They would start to bloom in late February.

七里ヶ浜親方

We could enjoy them at Toji in night illumination.

2/11

To our regret, I only find the buds in Unryuin temple.

2/9

Not yet at Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

2/5

Nearly blooming at Unryuin Temple. I suppose they would bloom in next week.

2/4

We only find buds at Toji temple, Sanjo Ohashi bridge, and Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge. Some of them reveal the color of their petals. They would bloom in next week.

1/31

The buds at Toji temple. This year, we can’t find flowers in January. I suppose they blooms in early February.

1/21

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge Higashizume, we can find some buds.

And at Ichijo Modoribashi bridge, too. I suppose they are in bloom around the end of January or early February.

1/4

I found some plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Kawazu Zakura of 2023 would bloom earlier than expected, I suppose.

 The Blooms of 2022

3/24

They are still in bloom though we have lots of Hazakura.

I think this weekend is the last opportunity to enjoy them in 2022.

3/20

Spring night illumination in Toji started yesterday. This year, we can enjoy Kawazu Zakura in the night illumination because they bloomed later than usual year.

Now almost all the Kawazu Zakura are on decline.

たけちよ

HURRY UP!!!

七里ヶ浜親方

We can’t guarantee we can enjoy Kawazu Zakura in night illumination next year.

The ones in the philosopher’s path also are in full bloom.

シカさん

Near the kitten heaven.

3/19

The ones near the pagoda of Toji are in full bloom but the ones near Kindo are on decline.

Near Ekojo, some flower became “Hazakura.” When many kinds of Sakura are on decline, leaves appears under flowers and we call them Hazakura.

The ones in Unryu-in temple also are in full bloom.

お福さん

Now we are the best time to admire Kawazu Zakura. We’re in HURRY.

。ご覧になりたい方は急いでください。

3/17

たけちよ

I send prayers for the people in the area hit by the earthquake yesterday and those who in suffer. 合掌

2 days ago, Tohoku region was hit by major earthquake and I didn’t feel to say anything is in bloom. So I revise this article today.

On 17th, Kawazu Zakura at Ichijo Modoribashi bridge is in full bloom.

And at Sanjo Ohashi bridge, too. I suppose the ones at Unryu-in temple and Philosopher’s path are not.

In 2022, the night illumination of Toji started on 19th. It ends on 17th April. I believe we can enjoy Kazazu Zakura, Someiyoshino, and Fuji Zakura illuminated.

3/15

Full bloom at Sanjo Ohashi bridge.

2/26

Start to bloom at Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge, Sanjo Ohashi bridge, Toji temple, and Unryu-in temple.

2/12

I didn’t find any Kawazu Zakura at Toji temple, Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge, Sanjo Ohashi bridge, and Unryuin Temple, The buds of all these places are nearly blooming except the those of Unryuin temple. I believe we can see Kawazu Zakura of 2022 in the next week.

たけちよ

As our old saying says, ” Get some sleep and wait good news.”

6/2

At Toji temple, Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge, Sanjo Ohashi bridge, and Unryuin Temple, NO Kawazu Zakura was found. I supposed we can see some of them in this week end.

2/3

At Sanjo Ohashi bridge, some buds are nearly blooming. I suppose we can flowers at least in this weekend.

1/30and31

In Toji, Unru-in, Ichijo Modori Bashi, and Sanjo Ohashi, I found no flowers. Execept Unryu-in, the buds in these places looked like in the ones in the photo.

1/27

At Sanjo Ohashi, some buds prepares for blooming.

1/14

The buds in Toji became やわらかい（soft/tender）, I start a report of 皇紀二千六百八十二年/令和(Reiwa)四年/2022. This report will finished by mid-Mar of 2022. I suppose we can see some of them bloom within Jan.

たけちよ

Enjoy my roport! 本年も宜しくお願い申し上げます。合掌。

THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE

• Page 1 Introduction, Yasaka shrine, Plum blossom, and Sakura 1
• Page 2 Sakura2
• Page 3 Sakura 3
• Page 4 Sakura 4
• Page 5 Aomomiji and Summer
• Page 6 Autumn leaves 1
• Page 7 Autumn leaves 2

The following is the contents of this article.

Introduction

In Kyoto, we can enjoy night illuminations all year long. Sakura, Aomomiji, Matsuri, and Autumn leaves in four seasons. In this post, I’ll show you all of them for a starting point. 合掌

Yasaka shrine 365 days

Highlight

Yaska shrine is illuminated 365 days. The Komagata Chochin lanterns of Buden and lights are always lit except Omitama Utsushi in Gion Matsuri.

七里ヶ浜親方

Omitama Utsushi take place 2 times; On 15/8 and 24/8. Nearly half an hour each.

たけちよ

Usually, there are no Mikoshis in Buden.

How to get to Yasaka shrine?

Kyoto city bus: Gion bus stop. No. 100, 203, 206, and other lines are available.

Keihan railways: Gion Shijo station.

Hankyu railways: Kawaramachi station.

It would be better to take trains to keep social distancing,

About Yasaka shrine

Plum blossom 梅

Plum blossoms tells us winter is nearly ending. In ancient times, people admired plum blossoms as the flower of spring. In Manyoshu, the oldest compilation of Waka, has many poems about it.

たけちよ

Our new Imperial period was named after a poem describes plum blossoms in Manyoshu.

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Kitano Tenmangu shrine

Highlight

Kitano Tenmangu shrine illuminates its Baien garden (Plum garden) in early spring.  There are no places to enjoy plum blossoms illuminated except the shrine though there are many places to enjoy Plum blossoms in Kyoto.

In addition to it, the garden is illuminated with candles.

七里ヶ浜親方

Candle night illuminations are available only in Kitano Tenmangu and on my head!

シカさん

You could enjoy Wadaiko performance. (It didn’t take place last 3 years).

How to get to Kitano Tenmangu shrine?

Kyoto city bus: Kitano Tenmangu mae bus stop.

Randen: Kitano Hakubaicho station

About Kitano Tenmangu shrine

Cherry blossom 桜

Cherry blossoms is a flower of spring. We have many kinds of Sakura to enjoy in Kyoto. Shrines and temples hold night illumination events.

Toji temple

Highlight

たけちよ

Best Sakura illumination, EVAAAH!!!

Toji temple is one of the oldest temple in Kyoto. It remains the same place when Heiankyo city was built. In Kondo building, statues of Buddhist Deities make so-called 3-D mandala. The Illumination of Toji in spring is the best one in Kyoto.

The most famous 120 years old weeping cherry blossom in Toji. It welcomes us at the entrance of the garden.

Mizukagami is an art to admire something. We see reflection on surface of water. Toji provides us with extraordinary Mizukagami.

How to get to Toji temple?

Kyoto city bus: Toji Higashimon mae or Toji michi bus stop

JR West: Kyoto station

Kintesu rail ways: Toji station

About Toji temple

Kiyomizudera temple 清水寺

Highlight

Kiyomizudera temple is one of the most popular places and also known as one of the best Sakura places.

We can visit the main hall, the pagoda, Okunoin as we do in during the daytime.

Visiting at the twilight time is strongly recommended.

How to get to Kiyomizudera temple?

Train: Keihan Gion shijo/Gojozaka station or Hankyu Kawaramachi station.

Kyoto city bus: Sijo Kawaramachi/Gion bus stop. Gojyozaka and Kiyomizu michi bus stop is not available because they are so crowded.

About Kiyomizudera temple

Mizukagami is a reflection on water, especially pond. In this post, I’ll show you what it is and the idea hiding behind it. 合掌

What is Mizukagami? 水鏡とは何か

Mizukagami (水鏡) is a reflection on the surface of water. It is an art of see a view. In this technique, we use a water surface as a mirror, i.e., we enjoy a reflection instead of the object we admire. There is an idea behind it: To see something directly is no Iki (粋).　Iki is a highly-sophisticated, though it sometimes wants simplicity, aesthetic sense.

We often take advantage of a pond but everything that has smooth surface is available. For example, we use a pool of water.

Mizukagami is so prolific

We can enjoy Mizukagami in every season but we love to see Sakura and autumn leaves with it.

Around 3:30, Mizukagami part starts. In the pond, a carp makes ripples and the pond doesn’t reflect the scene like a mirror. That’s the point. Most important thing. We are in the middle of the nature that never stops. The ripples tells us that we are alive and make us find ourselves in calmness.

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“Calmness” may sound strange to you but that’s the way Japanese people are. Ten out of ten Japanese say the scene is tranquil.

This calmness reminds us of how spring means to us. In every single spring, we a conviction: The life starts anew. I’m sure the scene describes a typical spring and the way Japanese people feel.

Mizukagami is effective especially in night illumination because the surface of water reflects a scene well. In this video, Mizukagami starts around 3:45. The surface of the pond roars due to the spring breeze. It has the same effect of the ripples the carpe made. The breeze tells us that we are in spring. In summer, there is no breeze like this.

Take a look at the photo. Due to the raindrops, the reflection is not clear. The photo was taken on the first day of Sakimatsuri Yoiyamas of Gion matsuri. It often rains around the day. The roaring surface describes the season in which the photo was taken. Like this, Mizukagami has rich information.

Developed Mizukagami

Mizukagami is also available on anything smooth. The most famous example is Rurikoin temple. In spring and fall, we can enjoy the reflections on the well-polished lacquered tables. In this case, there is no carp and breeze or raindrops are on the surface. The colors of the maple leaves and the lights tells us the moment we are in.

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Autumn leaves in Rurikoin in kyoto 2025: Make reservations to see "Yukamomiji." 瑠璃光院の紅葉英語で説明

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2018.05.25

The way to understand the moment we are in

Previously described, Mizukagami is an art to enjoy the view but it also the way to find the season, or moment we are in actually. I’m sure many Japanese people understand it consciously or uncosnciously.

THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE

• Page 1 Introduction, the meaing of Migoro, Migoro ouf Ume, Kawazuzakura, and Shidare Zakura
• Page 2  Migoro of Somei Yoshino, Omuro Zakura, Kitano Zakura, Aomomijis, and autumn leaves

The following is the contents of this article.

Introduction

In this post, I’ll tell you the meaning of Migoro, the best time to admire/enjoy smth, of Ume/plum blossoms, Sakura/cherry blossoms, Aomomijis, and autumn leaves. 合掌

What is Migoro/ 見頃とは何か？

Definition

Migoro/ 見頃 is the best period of time to enjoy something, especially flowers and plants including autumn leaves.

Migoro is short. It usually lasts about one week and the very best time lasts only a couple of days.

In Kyoto, we can hear the word all through the year because we love to see them to see we are alive in every particular season, or “moment” could be our way.

3 types of Migoro

We have 3 bloomers in one kind of flowers, especially Sakura: Hayazaki (早咲き early bloomers), Nakazaki (中咲き average bloomers), and Osozaki (遅咲き late bloomers).

For example, there are 3 Sakuras: Sakuras of Hayazaki, Sakuras (of Nakazaki), and Sakuras Osazaki. Usually, we don’t refer to Nakazaki because it’s obvious.

Due to this, with these three kinds of bloomer at a one place, there could be a Migoro over one week.

シカさん

Sakura has many kinds. Somei Yoshino (so-called Sakura), Shidare Zakura, and so on. And we can enjoy both of them at a park, the Migoro of the park lasts over 1 week.

七里ヶ浜親方

She said, “the Migoro of the park.” In Japanese, we have Migoro of flower and that of place. This distinction is not a strict one, especially in colloquial way. We say like this; “Kiyomizudera is (in) Migoro,” or “The sakuras of Kiyomizudera are (in) Migoro.” In spring, these sentences have almost the same meaning.

たけちよ

For Aomomijis and Autumn leaves, we don’t say Hayazaki, Nakazaki, and Osozaki because “Saki” is a word suitable for flowers, not leaves. We say ” autumn leaves get into Migoro early, usually, and lately.” instead.

Migoro of Ume (Plum blossom) 梅

There are many kinds of Umes and they are in bloom in different times but most of them are in bloom around mid-March.

At Kitano Tenmangu shrine, We can enjoy Umes in night illumination.

The Sakuras in Kyoto

In spring, we can enjoy many kinds of Sakura in Kyoto.

Kawazu Zakura 河津桜

Kawaza Zakura is the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto. It starts early February and is in Migoro in earky March. Popular places: Toji temple, Ichijo Modori Bashi bridge, and Unryuin temple.

If the ones in Toji blooms late, we can enjoy them in the night illumination.

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Top 3 Kawazu Zakura spot in Kyoto 2020

Kawazu Zakura is the earliest-blooming Sakura in Kyoto.This article shows you the places to admire it; Toji temple, Unryuin temple, and Ichijo Modoribashi and Sanjo Ohashi bridge. The best time is mid-March usually.

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2020.02.07

シカさん

We could find Kawazu Zakura in snow!

Sidare Zakura (Weepin Sakura) 枝垂れ桜

Shidare Zakura is one of the most popular Sakura in Japan. Sometimes it is called “Weeping Sarkura.” Migoro of Shidare Zakura seems long because there are lots of kind of Sakura. They blooms consecutively and seems to us they bloom so long.

We have 2 ways to enjoy Shidare Zakura: Individual one or assorted ones.

In Kodaiji temple, there is a large one in the Karasansui garen. And in Haradanien garden. there are lots of Shisare Zakuras.

たけちよ

My favorite is the one in Toji temple.

The most popular place to see them is Haradanien, the Sakura Pradise.

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七里ヶ浜親方

DO NOT MISS Haradanien. It used to be a dump site. I can’t believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can enjoy Shirare Zakura with Somei Yoshino in many places.