🌸 Kyoto’s Hidden Cherry Blossom Paradise – The Last Secret Spot! 🌸

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If you miss out, you’ll have to wait a whole year! Even on April 18th, you can still catch the breathtaking cherry blossoms at Hōraku-en Garden, a secret garden cherished by locals. In mid to late April, weeping cherry trees are still in full bloom! The cascading pink and white blossoms look straight out of an anime scene, and with few crowds, it’s a picture-perfect spot to visit.

📸 Must-Capture Highlights:
Weeping Cherry Blossom Corridor: The entire walkway is covered by a cherry blossom canopy, with petals forming a carpet beneath your feet.
Traditional Rest Area: Experience the perfect blend of cherry blossoms and a Japanese garden. The wooden frames and windows offer an almost cinematic view!
🚶 Detailed Travel Guide: 📍 Address: Hōraku-en Garden, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

🗺️ How to Get There:
Kyoto Station → Karasuma-Oike Station
Take the Karasuma Line (4 minutes, 210 JPY)
Transfer to Bus M1 Line
At Karasuma-Oike Station Exit 3, board the M1 system bus to Hōraku-en-mae station (25-minute ride, 260 JPY)
Shuttle Bus to the Mountain
Only 6 buses per day (08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:30). Miss one? You'll have to wait for 2 hours!
Downhill Bus Schedule
Buses run at 14 and 44 minutes past the hour (e.g., 15:14, 15:44). The last bus leaves at 18:44 – keep an eye on the time if you’re going for the evening blossoms!

💡 Useful Tips:
Ticket Price: 1500 JPY for adults (2000 JPY during peak cherry blossom season, now reduced by 500 JPY)
What to Wear: Light colors, hanfu, or kimono for stunning photos
Avoid Crowds: Visit before 10 AM or after 4 PM for the softest light
Bring Cash: No ATM on the mountain. The bus only accepts cash or Suica cards (230 JPY per ride)
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