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Cherry Blossom Blossom on Kawabata-dori Avenue
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Kawabata Street |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Types of cherry trees | Someiyoshino, yamazakura, kasumizakura, etc. |
| Total length | Approx. 3km |
| Hours of operation | All day |
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
| Light up | No lights |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location: Yamabatakawabatamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8004 | Yamabatakawabatamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8004, Japan |
Features and Highlights
The rows of cherry trees along Kawabata Dori stretch along both banks of the Kamo and Takano Rivers, allowing visitors to enjoy both the cherry blossoms and the rivers at the same time.
The rows of cherry trees along Kawabata Dori are one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto City, and are crowded with many cherry blossom viewers when the trees are in full bloom. It is recommended to spread out your lunch or enjoy viewing cherry blossoms under the rows of cherry trees. It is also recommended to walk through the tunnel of cherry trees and enjoy the view of the city of Kyoto.
How to get there
By train
- 7 minutes on foot from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu and Kyoto Lines
- 9 minutes on foot from Jingu-marutamachi Station on the Keihan Railway Line
Bus
- Take Kyoto Bus and get off at ” Oshirodacho ” bus stop.
- 1 min. walk from ” Aragamibashi ” bus stop by Kyoto Bus
- 6 minutes walk from ” Aragamiguchi ” bus stop by city bus
Summary
Cherry blossoms along Kawabata-dori Avenue are a spring tradition in Kyoto. When they are in full bloom, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Please take a stroll along the rows of cherry trees along Kawabata-dori when you visit Kyoto!
