{"id":1686,"date":"2025-03-16T18:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T09:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=1686"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:04:57","slug":"kyoto-cherry-blossom-must-visit-spots","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/blog\/kyoto-cherry-blossom-must-visit-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience cherry blossom season in Kyoto with these top 3 must-visit spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-ZpreaU aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>The flowering forecast of Japan Meteorological Corporation estimates the start of cherry blossoms season and when the flowers will reach their bloom. According to its 8th forecast of 2025, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are predicted to bloom on March 30th.<br>Reference: https:\/\/n-kishou.com\/corp\/news-contents\/sakura\/?lang=en<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"p-table-of-contents js-table-of-contents lazyblock-table-of-contents-Z2rlkF2 wp-block-lazyblock-table-of-contents\">\n  <p class=\"p-table-of-contents__heading\">Content<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"c-list p-table-of-contents__list js-table-of-contents__list\">\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your base in Kyoto<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-Z1BtzCG aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto is ideally situated, offering easy access to some spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots. Today we will introduce you to some of them.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shosei-en Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1692\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-2wMpAU aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>Shoseien Garden, part of Higashi Honganji Temple, has quite a long history. During the Edo period, it served as a reception area for guests visiting the temple. In modern times, it is often used as a filming location for TV dramas and movies.<br>The garden is renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and vibrant colors in the autumn. From there you can also see Kyoto Tower in the distance.<br><br>\u30fb10 min. by foot from HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto<br>\u30fbOpen: 9:00-17:00 (reception until 16:30)<br>\u30fbDays off : None<br>\u30fbEntry fee: 700 yen for adults, 300 yen for junior and senior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gion Shirakawa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1695\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-Acb1O aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>The red bridge over the Shirakawa River, surrounded by townhouses and traditional restaurants, is a standout feature of the area. It&#8217;s a well-known spot where\u00a0<em>maiko<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>geisha<\/em>\u00a0often pass by.<br><br>In spring, the cherry blossoms, stretching along the river, add a magical touch to an already beautiful place. In the evenings, the illuminations light up, making it the perfect setting for a memorable photo.<br><br>\u30fb20 min. by foot from HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto (15 min. by bus)<br>\u30fbDays off : None<br>\u30fbEntry fee: None<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/sakura7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1697\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-2idols aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>The last but not least areas we will introduce are Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Pagoda.<br><br>Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of spectacular Buddhist temples and is registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br>Nearby stands Yasaka Pagoda, the symbol of Higashiyama, where you can capture the iconic photos often seen in travel brochures.<br><br>\u30fb25 min. by foot from HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto (15 min. by bus)<br>\u30fbOpen: 6:00-18:00 (nighttime viewing available until 21:30 in spring)<br>\u30fbDays off: None<br>\u30fbEntry Fee: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and middle school students<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyoto Cherry Blossoms<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-text-box lazyblock-text-box-EvQ60 aligndefault aligndefault  wp-block-lazyblock-text-box\">\n            <p>There are many other cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, so if you get the chance, be sure to visit them.<br><br>Learn more about HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto by clicking the link below:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/kyoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hoteltavinos.com\/en\/kyoto\/<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":1689,"template":"","format":"standard","blog_cat":[8],"class_list":["post-1686","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_cat-kyoto"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - 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