When the cherry blossom season in Kyoto is coming to an end, we will turn to the cherry blossom viewing spots that have never been visited by Shiga Kaike.Omi Hachiman and boat viewing cherry blossom viewing experienceAfter fulfilling the wish of viewing cherry blossoms contentedly, follow the path to Yawatabori in the downtown area of Omi-Hachiman. When preparing to forage, I did not expect that this will truly usher in the eye-opening cherry blossoms.Even when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and there are more tourists than usual, Yawatabori still quietly displays the beauty of the water village, allowing people to immerse themselves in the environment and walk by the waterway. At this time, any words are unnecessary and we just want to be quiet. Appreciating quietly.
How to get there: How to get to the Yawatabori Water Village in Omi Yawata?
The main way to get from Kyoto to Omi Hachiman is to take the JR Tokaido Sanyo Main Line and take the Omi Railway Bus (Nangmeiji Route) at Omi Hachiman Station. If three or four people are traveling together, it is recommended to call a taxi directly at the JR station. Yes, the distance is about 2.5 kilometers.
If you don’t plan to take a Japanese boat cruise, you can get off at Shinmachi or Osugi-cho by bus. You can start from Meiji Bridge or Shirakun Bridge to see the cherry blossoms on the banks of the Yawatabori River. Remember not to follow the crowds right away.
Reference:Omi Railway Bus official website|Route Map of Changming Temple
Omi Hachiman's Mizuno Profile
"Omi Hachiman no Shuige" was officially listed as Japan's No. 2016 National "Important Cultural Landscape" in January 1. As of January 2015, there are 1 important cultural landscapes in Japan. This shows the characteristic value of the water village of Omi Hachiman.In the development path of many human cities, waterways have always represented the heyday of commercial activities. Omi, Osaka, and Ise were listed as the three major merchants in the Edo period of Japan.However, Omi has also been lost. In the age of industrial booming and factories, the water quality of Lake Biwa deteriorated and the water town was also overcast and gloomy.
According toOmi Hachiman Tourism and Products Association websiteAccording to introduction, Yawatabori has a total length of 4,750 meters. Since 1980, Yawatabori has gradually shown its vitality under the promotion of civic movement. Through riverbank repairs, environmental protection, water purification, cultural relic preservation, and tourism development, it has finally created the beauty of the water village of Omi Yawata.Today, Omi Hachiman is a well-maintained street with traditional cultural characteristics, and has become an important filming spot for Japanese period dramas. The riverside cherry blossoms in Hachimanbori are also an important tourist asset of Omi Hachiman.
When we accompany our parents contentedly to leave from the Funen Bridge Boat Ride, we walked on the road leading to the city for food. Along the way, we were attracted and guided by many traditional characteristic buildings and streets, and we were naturally able to walk up to Yawata. On the sakura road of the river bank of Hori.The general tourist route usually starts from the Hakuun Bridge or Meiji Bridge in front of the Himurei Hachimangu Shrine, and starts a sightseeing itinerary to visit Yawatabori. Because of the boat trip, we walked in from the east end of Yawatabori, and you can start from the beginning. Enjoying the tranquility of cherry blossom viewing is really a rare experience during the sightseeing boom during the cherry blossom season.
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▲ The starting point of the east trail in Yawatabori allows people to enjoy the tranquil cherry blossom viewing from the very beginning.
▲ There are cherry blossoms all along the waterway. There is no need for signs to guide the way. Just follow the cherry blossom trees and along the river bank.
▲ The full bloom of cherry blossoms obscures the sky, and with the sunny weather, it can only be said that the god of luck is favored!
▲ In sunny weather, the cherry blossom petals scattered on the ground are so tender.
▲ Yawatabori is a filming location for Japanese period dramas. In it, there is really a sense of excitement that the samurai is about to go out for a duel.
▲ Hachimanbori めぐり's boat experience activity, at this time, the cherry blossom scenery makes people walk slowly, and they are reluctant to take a boat tour.
Cherry blossom viewing activities at Omi Hachiman Water Village
Omi Hachiman is well-known as a water town, and naturally has a variety of cruise activities, mainly including: Omi Hachiman and Ship View Co., Ltd., Mizuno no Mizuko, Shima Mazu Mizukabe, Kokoko Kanko Co., Ltd., and other units. The boat activities provided include hand-cranked boats and power boats. What we have experienced before is the hand-cranked boat combined with the boat’s light, which has a unique flavor.There are also boat tours on the Yawatabori River. Wendy felt that walking slowly beside the river and under the cherry trees was actually better than a boat trip.
Introduction to various cruise activities of Omi Hachiman: http://www.omi8.com/annai/suigoumeguri_list.htm
▲ The whole row of cherry blossoms by the river, and the scenery with many petals falling along with the breeze, is really difficult to convey with photos.
▲ It is strongly recommended to walk down the river embankment steps and walk along the stone path beside the river to truly feel the beauty of the water village.
▲ In the beautiful scenery of the cherry blossoms, many Japanese people often come here to paint. The whole afternoon, they wait and paint with their pens, and the mood is quieter and more leisurely than the tourists.
▲ Those who admire the beautiful scenery on the Baiyun Bridge or Meiji Bridge should not be satisfied with this. Please walk down the bridge and walk along the riverbank to see the real beautiful scenery.
Cherry blossom viewing course and experience in Omi Hachiman Water Village
Generally speaking, tourists usually start from the front of Himurei Hachimangu Shrine, Meiji Bridge and Baiyun Bridge. There are also many restaurants or cafes nearby for rest and dining.However, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the crowds are high, maybe you can consider bringing a lunch box or snacks and walking directly into the Yawatabori river, grasping the rare good weather and the full blooming cherry blossoms, and directly find a chair or Cherry blossom viewing and picnics on the riverbank may also be considered a good practice.After all, the beauty is current, maybe we can't learn from the Japanese to calm down and paint, but spend more time to enjoy the quiet cherry blossom viewing time, which is quite in line with the characteristics of the water town of Yawatabori.
▲ The cherry tree is matched with the antique architecture, and the whole artistic conception is fully revealed!
◎ Omi Hachiman.Hachimanbori
◎ Suggested route for Yawatabori Sakura
