Kyoto · Japan
Kyoto spring blossom
A spring Kyoto journey inspired by the Japanese tradition of enjoying flowers. Let seasonal change set the pace, with time for the city and its heritage beyond any particular blossom viewpoint.
Destination background
Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always mean those of the cherry or, less frequently, plum trees. The blossom forecast "cherry blossom front" is announced each year by the Japan Meteorological Agency and watched carefully by those planning hanami, as the blossoms only last a week or two.
Adapted background from Wikipedia contributors, Hanami, CC BY-SA 4.0. This reference describes the place or tradition, rather than a current event programme.
Explore nearby World Heritage
Approximate straight-line distances between representative map points, not travel distances or a claim that this experience is within a UNESCO property.
Make it your own journey
Seasonal programmes, access and availability vary. Check the official source before arranging travel.