13 Culture Kyoto's Gion District Komal Khiani The main attraction of this area is Hanami-koji street which still has
8 Culture Kyoto Gion Shirakawa canal walk Bonson Lam While there are no grassed areas for a Hanami picnic, strolling the Shirakawa
Shopping Kono Park, Saga Georgina Young have sit under Sakura without beer and take part in the tradition of Hanami... Sadly, by the time we decided to enjoy Hanami the Sakura was already beginning
Activities Tankaku Castle: Shingu Castle Ruins Allison Morris visit the castle ruins is undoubtedly during spring; it offers the best hanami... mid-late March for the blossoms, and Shingu hosts a dance competition during hanami
10 Ishibe Alley Hannah Sy Unlike Hanami koji, Ishibe Alley is undiscovered. It is like being alone with Kyoto.
Shopping Shinmonzen and Furumonzen Streets Bonson Lam Just moments from the gift shops and geisha of Hanami dori and Shirakawa canal are two hidden jewels of Kyoto, Shinmonzen dori, “the new street in front
Activities Gion Shirakawa Street Bonson Lam While there are no grassed areas for a Hanami picnic, strolling the Shirakawa... luxurious Gion Shinmonzen Machiya guesthouse, with immaculate Japanese style tatami
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Oct Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your summer in Osaka.