Kyoto Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom: A Breathtaking Sight with Snow-like Petals 🌸✨

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The cherry blossoms at Jikkoku-bune and Sekigawatei are in full bloom, and the petals falling like snowflakes are an absolutely stunning sight! Kyoto’s cherry blossoms are reaching their peak, with some areas already in the "snow-blossom" stage, where petals gently fall, creating a magical scene.

The cherry blossoms at Sekigawatei are still lush, though they seem slightly less full compared to earlier photos from a few days ago. On April 9, strong winds blew many petals off, but it should still be beautiful for another 2-3 days.
The cherry blossoms at Jikkoku-bune are in a similar state, with large areas in full bloom, though some trees are starting to sprout new leaves and petals are falling. It will remain beautiful for a couple more days.
The area around Gion Shirakawa (specifically near Shirakawa-dori) is very crowded with tourists, so it’s best to find quieter spots along the nearby streets for photos. The cherry blossoms along the river are still gorgeous, though some petals have fallen, and new buds are starting to show. Be sure to visit early, as it gets really busy later in the day.
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Post by Fly with Jess | Apr 27, 2025