Kyoto Cherry Blossom
Pink petals, ancient temples, and serene gardens — experience Japan's most magical season in its most beautiful city.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Kyoto
Philosopher's Path (cherry blossoms)
Philosopher's Walk
Nanzen-ji Temple
Nanzen-ji
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji
Lunch near Heian Shrine
Okazaki
Heian Shrine gardens
Heian Jingu
Night cherry blossom viewing at Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park
Day 2
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari (early, no crowds)
Fushimi Inari
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji
Nishiki Market lunch
Nishiki Market
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu
Higashiyama old streets
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Gion evening walk & geisha spotting
Gion
Day 3
Kyoto
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji Temple gardens
Tenryu-ji
Togetsukyo Bridge cherry blossoms
Togetsukyo
Lunch at Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkaku-ji
Ryoan-ji Zen garden
Ryoan-ji
Day 4
Kyoto
Daigo-ji Temple (famous for sakura)
Daigo-ji
Tea ceremony experience
Urasenke
Farewell kaiseki lunch
Gion
Final walk at Kamogawa River
Kamogawa
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