If you go to see cherry blossoms at To-ji Temple, you should definitely visit 00! Introducing cherry blossom viewing spots and sightseeing spots around Toji Temple

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Kyoto’s Toji Temple is famous for its cherry blossoms.

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In this article, I will introduce recommended spots around Toji Temple that you should not miss if you visit the temple!

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Where in Kyoto is Toji Temple located?

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Where is Toji Temple located in Kyoto?

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Toji Temple is located about a 15 minute walk from Kyoto Station.
If you look at the map, it is on the lower left side of Kyoto Station!

To-ji Temple is located approximately 1.2 km from Kyoto Station, and can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by cab or car.

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Really! So To-ji Temple is located close to the center of Kyoto?
What is the big green site north of Toji Temple?

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That’s Ume Koji Park! nature-rich plaza, it is a very popular tourist spot with facilities such as Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum.

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How long does it take to get to Ume Koji Park from Toji Temple?

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You can get there in about 7 minutes on foot!

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If it’s that distance, you can enjoy many things from Kyoto Station just by walking!

Where are the cherry blossom spots around To-ji Temple?

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I want to go see the Cherry Blossoms at Toji Temple in the spring, are there any other recommended cherry blossom spots?

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If you are looking for a cherry blossom spot near Toji Temple, Rokusonoo Shrine is the place to go!
This shrine is located between Toji Temple and Umekoji Park.

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Heh~! What kind of cherry blossoms can I see at Rokuson-o Shrine?

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Someiyoshino, which are so powerful that they fill the entire site, are very popular at Rokusonoh Shrine.
In addition to Someiyoshino, you can also see a variety of other spring flowers!

Cherry blossoms at Rokusonoh Shrine

You may see a collaboration of cherry blossoms and Shinkansen!