{"id":1159,"date":"2025-03-23T13:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2025-10-28T03:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T03:03:21","slug":"10-best-cherry-blossom-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/kyoto\/10-best-cherry-blossom-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyoto You Can\u2019t Miss in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cherry blossom season in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/category\/kyoto\/\">Kyoto<\/a> is pure magic. As delicate pink petals blanket ancient temples, riverside paths, and serene gardens, the city transforms into a dreamy spring wonderland. Whether it\u2019s your first time in Japan or you&#8217;re a repeat visitor, experiencing Kyoto during sakura season is unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From iconic temples to hidden riverside hangouts, here are 10 of the best cherry blossom spots in Kyoto you absolutely can\u2019t miss in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Arashiyama: A Riverside Wonderland of Cherry Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_9fe5ac-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_9fe5ac-ed\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan_Kyoto_Arashiyama_Togetsu-kyo_cherry-blossom_spring_shutterstock_780026335.jpg\" alt=\"Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1112\"\/><\/div><figcaption>Togetsukuyo Bridge in Arashiyama\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Kyoto\u2019s most scenic neighborhoods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/ctg\/192239:arashiyama_bamboo_forest\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arashiyama<\/a> is stunning year-round\u2014but it truly comes alive in spring. Walk across the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge under a canopy of pink petals, or wander through cherry-lined lanes near the bamboo forest. With the Katsura River flowing nearby and gentle mountains in the backdrop, it\u2019s a picture-perfect hanami (flower viewing) spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Visit early in the morning for soft light and fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_603290-a2 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_58a5c7-19\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_1477d5-8a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_1477d5-8a size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20230707060422_1034328599_10003_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_d4ad99-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_615c84-d7\"><strong>Kyoto Highlights 1-Day Tour to Tenryuji, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, &amp; Fushimi Inari<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_3a8cc8-28\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>6,800<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_618e5d-72{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_618e5d-72 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_618e5d-72\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_769f03-ba.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_769f03-ba.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_769f03-ba kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/179629?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sagano Romantic Train: Ride Through a Tunnel of Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_24439a-ff .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_24439a-ff\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sagano-Romantic-Train-in-Spring.jpg\" alt=\"Sagano Romantic Train in Spring\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1024\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 Sagano Scenic Railway Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop aboard the Sagano Scenic Railway for one of Kyoto\u2019s most unforgettable sakura experiences. This charming old-fashioned train winds through the forested Hozugawa River gorge, offering breathtaking views of cherry trees dotting the hillsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s special:<\/strong> The view from the open-air &#8220;The Rich&#8221; car makes you feel like you\u2019re riding through a living painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/188468?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book tickets in advance<\/a>\u2014spring rides are extremely popular!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_bdbaa3-a9 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_e0e626-61 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_e0e626-61 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20150323031911_81798807_10003_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_4fca04-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_92b94a-06\"><strong><strong>Kyoto Sagano Scenic Railway &amp; Hozugawa River Boat Ride Tour&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_c5c49d-ce\"><strong>JPY&nbsp;<strong>12,500<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_99d388-42{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_99d388-42 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_99d388-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_99d388-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_99d388-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_99d388-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/103457?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hozugawa River Cruise: Hanami on the Water<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_751383-67 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_751383-67\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hozugawa-Cherry-Blossoms.jpeg\" alt=\"Hozugawa River Cherry Blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-960\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pair the Sagano Train with a tranquil boat ride down the Hozugawa River. Traditional flat-bottomed boats drift along the riverbanks lined with cherry blossoms, giving you a peaceful, immersive way to enjoy the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> About 2 hours, starting in Kameoka and ending in Arashiyama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Layer up\u2014spring breezes can be cool on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_bead0e-94{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bead0e-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_bead0e-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bead0e-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_bead0e-94 > 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class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_ae493e-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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Ticket<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_9f75ec-0b\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>6,000<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_f823be-0a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_f823be-0a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_f823be-0a\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_fd500c-54.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_fd500c-54.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_fd500c-54 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/184171?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Kiyomizudera Temple: Kyoto\u2019s Iconic Temple Framed in Pink<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_f9d3dd-7a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_f9d3dd-7a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiyomizudera_cherry_blossoms_shutterstock_1017748132.jpg\" alt=\"Kiyomizu-dera Temple and cherry blossom season (Sakura) spring time in Kyoto, Japan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1160\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No trip to Kyoto is complete without visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/ctg\/192237:kiyomizudera\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kiyomizudera<\/a>. Perched on a hillside, the temple\u2019s wooden terrace offers sweeping views of the city framed by blooming cherry trees. The dramatic contrast of sakura against the temple\u2019s historic architecture makes it one of Kyoto\u2019s most photogenic spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearby gems:<\/strong> Stroll the charming Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets for souvenirs and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_9c7463-89 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_50b37c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_50b37c-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_4cf49f-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_4cf49f-38 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20190111080137_1946368006_10003_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_bfc26f-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_f5d773-e3\"><strong><strong><strong>Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, &amp; Kiyomizudera<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_8a9270-56\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>6,500<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_59b3be-9e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_59b3be-9e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_59b3be-9e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_0030ed-61.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_0030ed-61.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_0030ed-61 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/100284?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Nijo Castle: A Historic Landmark in Full Bloom<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_9db4ad-8d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_9db4ad-8d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20250218070657_1878155930_15793_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption>LINKTIVITY Inc.2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just rich in history\u2014it\u2019s also home to over 400 cherry trees! The spacious castle grounds are ideal for leisurely strolls, and springtime light-up events turn the moat and blossoms into a magical nighttime display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> The mix of early- and late-blooming varieties extends the hanami season here.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_6d3a46-99 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_4fce3a-b7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_832688-93 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_832688-93 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20250218070657_1878155930_15793_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_55889a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_55889a-d9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c01c9-ff\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>&#8220;NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2025 Sakura&#8221; E-Ticket Advance Reservation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_056990-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_056990-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_056990-81\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_056990-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_056990-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_056990-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_056990-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_056990-81\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>2,000<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_4084d7-cd{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_4084d7-cd .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_4084d7-cd\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_fc8441-fa.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_fc8441-fa.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_fc8441-fa kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/192695?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Maruyama Park: Kyoto\u2019s Most Popular Hanami Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_4601e5-f2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_4601e5-f2\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan_Kyoto_Maruyama_Park_pixta_64592049.jpg\" alt=\"Maruyama Park cherry blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1111\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maruyama Park is Kyoto\u2019s classic hanami destination, known for its massive weeping cherry tree (shidare-zakura) that glows during evening illuminations. The park buzzes with picnic-goers, food stalls, and lively energy, especially at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> It\u2019s right next to Yasaka Shrine and a short walk from Gion, Kyoto\u2019s geisha district.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_b29749-fe alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_b91277-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_b91277-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_b91277-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_a20db6-1b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_a20db6-1b size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20241004054032_1077450079_17289_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_a0f536-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6192c2-40\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Chartered Sightseeing Taxi: Explore the Gion and Higashiyama Areas<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_aee423-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_aee423-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_aee423-94\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_aee423-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_aee423-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_aee423-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_aee423-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_aee423-94\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>64,900<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_915674-3f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_915674-3f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_915674-3f\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_10ff78-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_10ff78-fc.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_10ff78-fc kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/190541?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Philosopher\u2019s Path: A Tranquil Walk Among 500+ Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_cb6813-ff .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_cb6813-ff\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Philosophers-Path-pixta_92433101_M.jpg\" alt=\"Philosopher's Path\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1110\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This 2-kilometer stone path follows a peaceful canal between Ginkakuji and Nanzenji temples, lined with hundreds of cherry trees. Named after a Kyoto University philosopher who used to walk it daily, it\u2019s a meditative, serene way to enjoy the blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Solo travelers and couples looking for a quiet escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Demachiyanagi Delta: Where Two Rivers and Cherry Trees Meet<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_ea0d0d-04 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_ea0d0d-04 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20200116082001_1838628183_12872_0.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 Arigato Japan\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A favorite among locals, this riverside park marks the meeting point of the Kamo and Takano Rivers. Wide open spaces, grassy banks, and gently swaying sakura trees make it perfect for a relaxing afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why go:<\/strong> It\u2019s off the tourist trail\u2014great for a laid-back picnic or bike ride among locals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_0c9632-a1 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_2ead39-0b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_9b8bf3-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_9b8bf3-48 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20200116082001_1838628183_12872_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_92b71e-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_126e2b-1f\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing &amp; Local Food Tour with Shrine Visits<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_e11809-4e\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong>26,400<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_cf7de5-3e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_cf7de5-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_cf7de5-3e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_982268-bd.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_982268-bd.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_982268-bd kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/159572?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Heian Shrine: Classical Beauty with Cherry Reflections<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_0e0ade-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_0e0ade-75\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan_Kyoto_Heian_Jingu_pixta_30413332_M.jpg\" alt=\"Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1161\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Heian Shrine is famous for its vast garden and stunning weeping cherry trees, which bloom slightly later than the main season. Wander through peaceful paths and tranquil ponds with sakura petals gently falling around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Visit in early April for a second wave of cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1159_23a0ef-bd alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_1f2ce5-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1159_88f63a-4e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_88f63a-4e size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.veltra.com\/ptr\/20230609022933_1926802623_3103_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1159_e74a9e-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_76679e-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_76679e-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_76679e-02\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_76679e-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_76679e-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_76679e-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_76679e-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_76679e-02\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary &amp; English-Speaking Guide<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:right;font-style:normal;color:#f00606;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1159_6c04ff-a1\"><strong>JPY\u00a0<strong><strong>17,700<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1159_7a5e55-ca{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1159_7a5e55-ca .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1159_7a5e55-ca\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_0bd9e4-32.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1159_0bd9e4-32.kb-button{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1159_0bd9e4-32 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/kyoto\/a\/100307?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto&#038;sid=1486&#038;cid=blog_10BestCherryBlossomSpotsinKyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Availability<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Hirano Shrine: A Lesser-Known Gem with Over 60 Varieties<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1159_41ebf4-eb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1159_41ebf4-eb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan_Kyoto_Hirano_shrine_pixta_40214986.jpg\" alt=\"Hirano Shrine\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1113\"\/><\/div><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hirano Shrine has been celebrating cherry blossoms for over 1,000 years. With more than 60 sakura varieties, this spot offers one of Kyoto\u2019s longest blooming periods. It\u2019s also home to an annual cherry blossom festival featuring lantern-lit evenings and food stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> Those wanting a local feel and diverse cherry blossom views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for Enjoying Kyoto\u2019s Cherry Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best time to visit in 2025:<\/strong> Forecasts predict peak bloom around <strong>late March to early April<\/strong>, depending on the weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> Use Kyoto\u2019s extensive bus and subway system, or rent a bicycle for sakura-hopping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> Book accommodations early\u2014cherry blossom season is Kyoto\u2019s busiest time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hanami etiquette:<\/strong> Don\u2019t shake the branches or pick blossoms, and clean up after your picnic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your Kyoto Cherry Blossom Adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re marveling at the weeping cherries of Heian Shrine or cruising down the Hozugawa River, Kyoto in cherry blossom season is pure enchantment. 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