The labyrinth of lane ways heads up every so slowly from Kyoto and Gion towards Kiyomizu dera, and as you climb each step, you take a step back in time. In Springtime the cherry blossom trees, some of which are over a hundred years old, are adorned with pink and white petals, announcing the start of new life and a new season. Nearby are shops selling cherry blossom themed sweets and fashion. Whether you would like some cherry leaf mochi rice cakes or a fan decorated with cherry blossoms, the colorful wooden shops of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are sure to please. Many people from around the world make the pilgrimage here at the beginning of April when the cherry blossoms are at their peak, so head here early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
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Sakura of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka
Kyoto's Higashiyama blossoms in Springtime
By Bonson Lam
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