Japan Photo of the Week: Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
Unless you are in the northern half of Japan, you are already enjoying the cherry blossoms. For those of you in the Kansai region (actually anyone in Japan), I encourage you to take a trip to Kyoto during this time.
I am sure you can find nice spots all around Japan, but Kyoto is really a special place. One reason why is that there are just so many options. Of course you can go to all the famous places but try and walk around, “get lost” and see what you can find by yourself. Which is in fact how I found this street in Kyoto (although it appears that it is find of famous itself, just I found it by mistake). If you haven’t already checked out the cherry blossom photos at the gallery, here they are.
This photograph was taken by Evan Pike.
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Japan is so beautiful right now. Thanks for the photo.
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I’m off out to Yoyogi Koen now!
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@ MS, yeah this is def my favorite time of the year and you are welcome!
@ Neil, enjoy it, I’m jealous! Looking forward to seeing your post about it…
I guess that the street in the photo is Shirakawa Minami Dori (白川南通) in Gion area. That street is a nice spot to walk around during the hanami season.
Cherry trees in Kyoto has just started to bloom. Next weekend will be the best for hanami in Kyoto.
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After looking at the map I am about 99% sure that is the one! Thank you for sharing Aki!
Kyoto is in its prime before Kagoshima…
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Evan, great photo! Agree Kyoto is a great spot to enjoy cherry blossom. Downtown in Kiyamachi is nice, tetsu gako no michi (the philosphers path) at the base of the silver pavillion is excellent too, particularly in the morning before the crowds arrive.
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Thanks Peter! Great point about going early in the morning… Not only will there be a lot less people but the light is much more beautiful in the early morning.
My favorite thing about cherry blossom viewing in Japan is the clouds of cigarette smoke one is exposed to. I mean, why would one want to actually smell the blossoms, when instead you could get a nice big nose-full of Mild Seven?
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haha, fair enough, but here you are going to be smelling that cloud of Mild Seven smoke with or without the cherry blossoms….might as well have some nice scenery…
Kyoto is my favorite place in Japan… It’s beautiful any season.
Thanks for the photo. I’ve never actually been to Gion, though I’ve been to Higashiyama twice. Have to plan a trip back there soon.
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