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Cherry Blossom Blooming Around Yase
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Around Yase (Yase-shuhen) |
| Best time to see | Mid-April to late April |
| Number of cherry trees | Approx. 50 (Someiyoshino cherry trees and yamazakura cherry trees) |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location | Yase-nose-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1254 |
Features and Highlights
- Gradation of blooming time due to the difference in elevation
- Cherry blossom viewing from the window of the cable car
- Collaboration of cherry blossoms and the spectacular view from Mt.
- Combination with nearby sightseeing spots such as Ruriko-in Temple
Gradation of blooming time due to the difference in elevation
Since Yase is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, the cherry blossoms bloom at different times of the year due to the difference in temperature caused by the difference in elevation. The progression of blooming from the foot of the mountain to the summit of the mountain with each passing day is a sight not to be missed.
Viewing the cherry blossoms from a cable car window
Visitors can view the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the windows of the cable car as it climbs up Mt. Hiei from Yase-Hieiyamaguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway. The spectacular view from the cable car, which has the highest elevation difference in Japan, enhances the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
Collaboration of spectacular view and cherry blossoms from Mt.
From the top of Mt. Hiei, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Kyoto City. During the cherry blossom season, the pink color of the cherry blossoms adds to this spectacular view, creating a breathtaking panoramic view.
How to get there
Cherry blossoms around Yase can be accessed on foot from “Yase Hieizamaguchi” station on the Eizan Electric Railway.
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Summary
The cherry blossoms around Yase are one of the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, combined with the spectacular view of Mount Hiei. The gradation of blooming time due to the difference in elevation and the view from the window of the cable car are all ways to enjoy the cherry blossoms that can only be experienced here.
When you visit Kyoto, be sure to visit the cherry blossoms at Yase and enjoy their beauty.
