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Cherry Blossoms on the Half-tree Road
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Nakaragi-no-Michi |
| Best time to see | Early April to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | Approx. 70 trees (red double weeping cherry blossoms and etc.) |
| Total length | About 840m |
| Hours of operation | Free |
| Admission fee | Free |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location | 10-4 Kamo Imai-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-0821 |
Features and Highlights
- Strolling through the “cherry blossom tunnel ” with its spectacular view
- Cherry blossom viewing while listening to the murmuring of the Kamo River
- Enjoy nearby spots such as Kyoto Botanical Garden and Kamigamo Shrine
The path is located on the left bank (east bank) of the Kamo River along the west side of the Kyoto Botanical Garden, and is about 800 meters long. 70 cherry trees are planted along the path, and the path is named “Nakaragi no michi” (path of the half-tree), which is one of the many famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto.
The cherry trees along the Hanki-no-Michi path bloom with deep pink flowers, and when they are in full bloom, the path resembles a tunnel of cherry blossoms. Walking through the tunnel of cherry blossoms, you can enjoy the soft spring sunlight and cherry blossom showers, and have a pleasant time viewing cherry blossoms.
The path of the half-tree is also a place of relaxation for Kyotoites along the Kamo River. Visitors can be seen sitting on the riverbank watching the river murmuring, children playing in the water, joggers along the river, and students practicing their musical instruments.
How to access
North end of the walking path
- 8 minutes walk from ” Kitayama ” station on the municipal subway Karasuma line
- City Bus ” Kitayama-bashi Higashizume ” stop, approx. 2 min. walk
South end of the path
- 8 minutes walk from Kitaoji Station (Karasuma Subway Line)
- City Bus ” Shokubutsuen-mae ” stop, approx. 3 min. walk
Popular Spots in the Surrounding Area
Summary
Hanki no Michi is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Visitors can enjoy Kyoto in springtime by strolling through the tunnel of cherry blossoms and listening to the murmuring of the Kamo River while viewing cherry blossoms.
Please visit Hanki no Michi and enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
