This double-blossom cherry tree is called “Fugenzo-Zakura”.
It is an original species grows only in this area. Late bloom. And when the flowers fall, it is famous for falling with every corolla.
About an hour trip by bus from Kyoto station. Takao is located in ”Kitayama(Northern Mountain)” area of the northern side of Kyoto basin.
About 20 minutes by bicycle from Arashiyama, there is a “Hirosawa Pond” while the countryscape spreads.
The cherry tree of Ninna-ji is very special.
It is famous for its late bloom, which is short and has large petals, and is called “Omuro Sakura”.
In the 8th century, Daikakuji was originally built as the Imperial Palace.
Therefore, the appearance is still elegant and it is more like the Imperial Palace rather than a temple.
Tenryuji is the head temple of Zen Buddhism sect. Big cherry trees cover the main hall and it is a masterpiece.
Along the bank of Kamogawa river it seen so many SAKURA, specially famous area is Nakaragi path(800m) beside the Kyoto botanical gardens. Sakura tunnel path is simply overwhelming.
It will be a bit off the Golden route, but let’s stop by looking at the five-storied pagoda.
It is part of the golden route of tourism in Kyoto, passing from Maruyama Park to Kiyomizu-dera temple.