One of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan is in the Arashima district of Kyoto. The fine view of Togetsu-kyo Bridge over the Ohi River, the background view of Ogura-yama Mountains, the beautiful cherry blossoms on the sandbank of Nakanoshima, and teahouses lining the side roads, are all totally photogenic. They have probably not changed much over the past one thousand years. Court nobles made great efforts to build summer villas in the Arashiyama district because of its beautiful scenery. Autumn leaves here are also stunning.
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Kyoto Arashiyama Koen Park
One of Japan's most popular cherry blossom spots

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Togetsukyo Bridge from the Nakanoshima Sandbank

Can you see the spirit of the flowers?

Priests enjoying cherry blossoms in full bloom

Charming!

A huge weeping cherry tree

Rickshaws waiting for customers

It’s spring now!

Riverbank of Nakanoshima looking from the opposite side

Togetsukyo Bridge in spring

Symbol of spring

Riverside walkway

Weeping cherry tree showing its glorious blossoms
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Wonderful place and sakura! Thanks for beautiful photo!
Joseph Francis Hallas
11 years ago
This is my favourite :)
Joseph Francis Hallas
11 years ago
This is my favourite :)
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