Kyoto 1-Day Cherry-Blossom Tour from Osaka: Hirano Shrine & Maruyama Park & Keage Incline
Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in Kyoto on a one-day tour! Departing from downtown Osaka, you'll explore 5 stunning cherry-blossom viewing spots including Hirano Shrine, Keage Inclined Railway, Nanshou Temple, Maruyama Park, and Gion Kaikuma — all in just one day! Book on Rakuten Travel Experiences for a seamless and unforgettable cherry blossom viewing experience in Kyoto!
Highlights
- Includes Japanese sumo hot-pot lunch
- Book a one-day tour to easily visit famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto
- Witness one of nature's most stunning displays as Kyoto is transformed by sakura
- No need to worry about language barriers or planning transportation routes
- Explore Kyoto and visit Hirano Shrine, Keage Inclined Railway, Nanshou Temple, Maruyama Park, and Gion all in 1 day!
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Description
Discover the essence of Kyoto on this breathtaking bus tour from Osaka! After setting out from the meeting point in Dotonbori, the sakura sightseeing begins at Hirano Shrine, an important cultural property of Japan located close to Kinkakuji Temple. During the cherry blossom season, this historic site becomes one of the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Next, head to Gion Kaikuma (Gion Shirakawa Sakura) next to Kuma Tatsumi Bridge in Gion, to enjoy the full bloom of cherry blossoms. It's a beautiful sight that will leave you breathless. Nanren Temple, founded in 1291, is the head temple of the Nanren Temple School of the Rinzai Sect. In spring, the temple grounds transform into one of the most popular spots to see sakura in the city. Maruyama Park, the oldest park in Kyoto, is the perfect place to relax and soak up the beauty of nature. During the cherry blossom season, the garden is a picturesque paradise with stunning cherry blossoms, Japanese restaurants, tea shops, and ancient buildings. Don't miss the famous "Gion weeping cherry blossoms" while you're here. Lastly, visit the disused Keage Inclined Railway, originally built to transport supplies along the Biwa Lake Canal. The railway was abolished in 1965, but the abandoned tracks surrounded by Yoshino cherry blossoms attract visitors from around the world during the cherry blossom season. Join this unforgettable journey and experience the magic of cherry blossoms in Kyoto!