Kyoto Cherry Blossom Tour Fushimi Jikkokubune

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Fushimi Jikokubune Cherry Blossom Travel Schedule (Day Trip)

08:30 Depart from Kyoto City → Take the subway or bus to Fushimi Momoyama Station (伏見桃山駅) or Nakashojima Station (中書島駅)

09:30 Board the Fushimi Jikokubune (approximately 55 minutes)
• Description: Ride a traditional wooden boat and enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom along the canal. The ride takes approximately 55 minutes, and advance reservations are recommended.

11:00 Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (Gukeikan Daisho Memorial Hall)
• Description: Fushimi is one of the birthplaces of Japanese sake, and you can learn about the history and production process of sake and enjoy tasting at this museum.

12:30 Lunch in Fushimi area
• Recommended menu: Take a break and have a meal at a local restaurant serving local specialties.

14:00 Visit Sewaratei Cherry Blossom Park (背割堤)
• ** Transportation: It takes about 30 minutes by train and foot from Fushimi to Sewaratei Park.
• Description: Enjoy the spectacular view of over 250 cherry blossom trees forming a tunnel along the approximately 1.4 km long walking trail.

16:30 Walk along Nanatanigawa Yawaraginomichi (七谷川やわらぎの道)
• ** Transportation: It takes about 40 minutes by train and foot from Sewaratei to Nanatanigawa.
• Description: Take a leisurely stroll along the cherry blossom-lined riverside.

18:00 Return to Kyoto City
• ** Transportation: Take the train from Nanatanigawa to Kyoto City, dinner and free time.

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Notes
• Reservations: The Fushimi Jikokubune Tour is popular during the cherry blossom season, so we recommend making reservations in advance.
• Transportation: Travel between locations is mainly by train and foot, and Kyoto's public transportation system is convenient.
• What to bring: Bring comfortable shoes and a camera to capture the beautiful cherry blossom scenery.

We hope that this itinerary will allow you to fully enjoy the canals and cherry blossom spots in the Fushimi area of Kyoto.