Kyoto
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About Kyoto
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Arva Glazel Gallofin
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Kyoto is famous for its stunning cherry blossoms in April. Here are five places to include in your Kyoto itinerary for sakura viewing:
📍Maruyama Park: Maruyama Park is one of Kyoto's most popular spots for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). The centerpiece is a weeping cherry tree that is illuminated at night. The park's atmosphere and food stalls make it a lively place to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
📍Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi): This scenic walkway along the canal in the Higashiyama district is lined with hundreds of cherry trees. It's especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere.
📍Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: While known for its bamboo forest, Arashiyama also offers cherry blossoms in the spring. The Togetsukyo Bridge area is a great spot to see sakura and take a stroll along the river.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kiyomizu-dera is an iconic temple in Kyoto, and its large wooden stage offers fantastic views of cherry blossoms in the surrounding trees. The temple and its grounds are beautifully illuminated at night during sakura season.
📍Heian Shrine: Heian Shrine features a large garden with numerous cherry trees. The weeping cherry tree in the garden is particularly famous and worth visiting. The shrine often hosts illuminations in the evenings, creating a magical atmosphere.
These places offer a variety of settings to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Kyoto, from historic temples to scenic walkways and lively parks. Enjoy your sakura-filled visit!"
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Kathryn Rodríguez Pérez
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"🇬🇧 One of the most famous places in Japan, it is also completely massified right now!
If you really don't wish to skip it, I can help you navigate the streets and I can give you tips on how to best avoid tourists, as well as how you can make a better use of your time! 🔥
I have also been to Kyoto many times and know many good restaurants and cafes... So don't hesitate to contact me!
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🇪🇸 Se trata de uno de los lugares más famosos de todo Japón, ¡y actualmente se encuentra completamente masificado!
Si de veras no te lo quieres saltar, puedo ayudarte a que te muevas con mayor facilidad por la ciudad, y te puedo dar consejos sobre cómo puedes evitar a los turistas en la medida de lo posible, ¡además de cómo invertir mejor tu tiempo! 🔥
He estado en Kioto infinidad de veces y conozco muy buenas cafeterías y restaurantes... ¡Así que no dudes en contactarme!"
Silvia De Caro
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"Kyoto, also known as the city of a thousand temples, is certainly an unmissable stop during your trip to Japan. Geishas strolling through the cobbled streets, small low houses and hundreds of Buddhist temples make Kyoto a unique place in which to discover the charm of the most traditional Japan.
Unlike Tokyo, which is a city that never sleeps, Kyoto should be experienced slowly, stopping to admire the traditional architecture and getting lost in the timeless charm of this city.
📍Distance: 449 km
👣How to get there: Take the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to Kyoto from Tokyo's Shinagawa Station.(Travel time 2h)
🎟️Ticket cost: the prices of the visit depend on the attractions you decide to visit once you arrive in Kyoto."
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