The memory of this day is deep. After a spring haze and heavy rain at night on 4/6, the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kyoto fell to the ground the next day, and the family came to Gion Shirakawa. The air after the rain was a little bit cold, but the branches were pink. The cherry blossoms and the low weeping green willow still tell us "Spring is coming." There are not many travelers on the stone road, so let us enjoy this moment quietly.
Transportation: How to get to Gion Shirakawa?
Our daily itinerary starts with a philosophical visit, and then transfers to the bus to get here. We make good use of the Kyoto bus one-day ticket to connect to the cherry blossom viewing spots. Considering that it is not suitable for elders to follow us up and down the stairs at the tram station to consume their energy, so taking the bus is Quite convenient way.
If you are starting from Kyoto Station, you can take City Bus No. 206 and get off at "Gion" Station. It takes about 5 to 7 minutes on foot to arrive.If you choose a tram, you can refer to the following information.
- Keihan Electric Railway: Get off at Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk for about 5 minutes.
- Hankyu Electric Railway: Get off at "Kawaramachi" Station on the Kyoto Main Line and walk for about 10 minutes.
▲ Gion Shirakawa is close to Exit 9 of Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line.
▲ The entrance of Gion Shirakawa is facing Yamato Ojido and Kamogawa, and is close to the Shijo Kawaramachi business district.
Gion's Shirakawa pink cherry green willow woven of ancient roads and food pavilion delicacy
Walking on the stone road this day on 4/7, on the right side are the petals of falling cherry blossoms under the heavy rain the previous night. The pink color is like a thin pipe. The sky occasionally falls. Lead your eyes to look up, and the branches begin to sprout green leaves. Sakura further illustrates the coming of spring.I think the beautiful scene is that there are several willow trees planted in Shirakawa, swaying in the wind. At this time, a couple is taking pictures, both in formal kimonos and holding paper umbrellas. Under the ancient architecture of Liting, it is even more traditional and beautiful.
Gion Shirakawa is also a place for many tourists dressed as maiko. It is one of the spots to take pictures. There are foreign faces and eastern faces. Wearing that gorgeous kimono and smearing white noodles are the favorites of the on-site tourists. Subject, they are also willing to shoot after polite greetings. After enjoying the scene, we will continue to visit today's cherry blossom viewing spots.
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▲ It was when I saw this couple taking pictures that I decided to pay the photographer to take a group photo when viewing the maple.
As the most beautiful commemoration of travel in Japan.
▲ The food pavilion on both sides is the delicious food I hope to challenge in the future. I wonder if any friends can recommend it?
▲Because our parents-in-law and mother-in-law have seen our cherry blossoms before, we ran into cherry blossoms on the first day, and we were worried that they would be disappointed.
▲ Fortunately, this beautiful weeping cherry tree lives up to expectations.
▲ Most of the beautiful figures of Maiko are tourists.
▲ Shirakawa is a small cherry blossom viewing spot worth visiting, I hope everyone can come and see it too.
▲ Ready to go to the next attraction!
◎ Gion Shirakawa
– Address: 〒605-0085 Motoyoshicho, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Transportation:
・ Keihan Electric Railway: Get off at Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk for about 5 minutes.
・ Hankyu Electric Railway: Get off at "Kawaramachi" Station on the Kyoto Main Line and walk for about 10 minutes.
・Kyoto City Bus No. 206 gets off at "Gion" stop and it takes about 5 to 7 minutes on foot to arrive there.
