Kyoto Cherry Blossom Season | 2 Seriously Underrated Spots for Stunning Weeping Cherry Blossoms 🌸

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Once Risshun (the first day of spring) passes,
the long-awaited cherry blossom season is almost here!

I have a special love for weeping cherry trees —
their branches spill down like waterfalls,
or bloom outwards like fireworks. 🎆
These hundred-year-old trees, shaped by time and generations of careful pruning,
burst into bloom with a beauty that's both ancient and vibrant.
They pair so perfectly with temple walls weathered by time. 🏯

Every step feels like walking through a living painting —
each glance, a glimpse of a bright and gentle spring day. 🌿

What if the Somei Yoshino cherry trees haven’t bloomed yet?
Don’t worry!
In Kyoto, there are places where the weeping cherries bloom earlier than the Yoshino sakura!
Here are some must-visit spots:

① Kodaiji Temple
Located near Ninenzaka,
Kodaiji is home to a stunning dry landscape garden.
There’s only one single cherry tree inside —
but it feels almost surreal in its beauty, truly iconic.
In the afternoon backlight,
the petals sparkle as if touched by magic. ✨

② Daigoji Temple
Daigoji is hailed as the No.1 cherry blossom spot in Kyoto.
Historically, it was the royal site for cherry blossom viewing under Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
its centuries-old weeping cherries bloom side by side with the Yoshino cherries,
creating a breathtaking and overwhelming display of pink and white magic. 🌸
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Post by Fly with Jess | Apr 28, 2025