The half-wood path is located next to the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden. It is the focus of this trip. I hope to see the red weeping cherry blossoms that bloom in the evening and satisfy the regret of the withering of Somei Yoshino cherry.What is satisfying is that not only is the 900-meter-long cherry blossom tunnel beautiful, but what is even more impressive is that the current atmosphere of tourists is free from the crowds of tourists and experience the daily life of the locals in Kyoto, followed by the serenity that emerges spontaneously. sense.
Transportation: How to get to Banmuzhidao?
The Banmu Road is located between the western edge of the Prefectural Botanical Garden Park and the Kamogawa River. The best way to get to Banmu Road and the Prefectural Botanical Garden from Kyoto Station is to take the Kyoto Municipal Subway and exit at Kitayama Station Exit 3. You can visit the Fuli Botanical Garden and Banmu Road at the same time, and the order of visits is not limited.If you travel from other scenic spots in Kyoto, you can transfer to 204.Take the North 205th route bus, get off at the bus stop in front of the Botanical Garden and walk there.
- Kyoto Municipal Subway and Karasuma Line "Kitayama" Station: Exit No. 3, walk along the Kitayama Pass through the botanical garden and arrive there.
- Kyoto Municipal Subway and Karasuma Line "Kitaoji" Station: Exit No. 5, walk through the Kamogawa River along Kitaoji Dori and arrive.
- Kyoto City Bus. No. 205 "Botanic Garden Front" Station: Take bus No. 205 at Kyoto Station and get off in front of the Botanical Garden.
Cherry blossom viewing experience in Banmu Road
In the evening, after leaving the crowded Ninwa Temple, transfer to the bus and get off in front of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, and walk into the cherry blossom tunnel where almost all the locals in Kyoto pass through. The mood suddenly calms down, but you can quietly experience the beauty of the cherry blossoms and their implications. The aesthetics of life in Kyoto.I walked slowly through the cherry blossom tunnel. Fortunately, there were almost no tourists scrambling to take pictures. Only local people stopped and took pictures. At this time, what I saw in my eyes was no longer full of cherry blossoms, but cherry blossoms. Take people's every move, every move.
When we widen our angle of view and focus away from the cherry blossoms, we can't help but reminisce and redefine the phrase "the most beautiful scenery is a person."The beautiful and short life of the blooming cherry blossoms will always make people cherish the beauty in front of them even more. However, being able to accompany my dear family, strolling among the beautiful cherry blossoms, quietly experiencing the beauty of the cherry blossoms, is what people should cherish even more. Place.
Cherry blossom viewing~Sakura viewing~ In fact, people should be more appreciated. At that time, there was no half-timbered way for large groups of tourists. On the contrary, people finally appreciate people. This is really a wonderful feeling.If you have the opportunity to come to the half-timbered road, it is highly recommended to uphold the mood of appreciating the daily life of Kyoto people, get rid of the usual sightseeing behavior of cherry blossoms, and slowly immerse and enjoy the atmosphere of cherry blossoms as the background.
▲ Kanban for the 25th Kamogawa Tea Party in Heisei XNUMX.
Suggestions for planning cherry blossom viewing trips in Banmu Road
Every year around early April, the Kamogawa Beautification Association (Kamogawa を美しくする会) According to the blooming situation of the red weeping cherry, a river beautification enlightenment event "Kamogawa Tea Shop (かもがわちゃみせ)" will be held on the other day, providing tea reception, special product exhibition and concert activities. When I went there in the evening in 2013 (Heisei 25), I could not experience the 39th event at that time. In 2015 (Heisei 27)Event 41Held on April 4, if you have the opportunity to participate, remember to share!
When planning the itinerary of the half-timbered road, it is recommended to visit the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, not only because of the close proximity of the two, but also because of the diverse plants planted in the prefectural botanical garden, which is a good place for viewing autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. You can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers in almost four seasons. It will not limit the itinerary to only viewing the autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. I believe it will bring more travel pleasure.In addition, most of the surrounding restaurants are near the MRT station, and you have to walk a short distance to eat. Perhaps it is a good idea to prepare some meals beforehand and have a picnic directly on the spot.
▲ A football running and training along the Kamogawa River?baseball?Players, it is really happy to have cherry blossoms and running water in daily sports.
▲ When entering Banmu Road from Beidalutong, there is a stadium next to the road at the beginning, and many people in sports can be seen along the road.
▲ In the cherry blossom tunnel in the evening, there are mostly pedestrians who come and go from get off work and school.
▲ Leave the focus of your gaze from the cherry blossoms. When the cherry blossoms become the background of the environment, you can feel the daily aesthetics of life more.
▲▼ You can walk in the cherry blossom tunnel or by the Kamogawa river embankment, and you can feel the cherry blossoms that are different in appearance but equally beautiful.
▲ The flowing water of Kamogawa River accompanied by cherry blossoms and the sunset scenery create a truly tranquil and beautiful atmosphere.
▲On one side are cherry blossom viewing pedestrians walking through the cherry blossom tunnel, and on the other side athletic residents running the Hemogawa River embankment. This constitutes a daily image of a happy life.
▲ Laying a stone path across the Hemo River provides a quick way for locals to cross the Hemo River, which has both practical and beautiful functions.
▲▼ The 900-meter-long cherry blossom tunnel is a common sight for walking pedestrians, and raising the camera is an accidental image.
▲ Yes, simply admire the cherry blossoms with your eyes, this is the quiet realm of cherry blossom viewing that tourists rarely enter.
▲▼ Taking a pet at home for a stroll is also a daily happiness in life that is difficult for tourists to experience.
▲ The end of the Half-Wood Road is the Beishan Pass.Of course, the so-called end can also be said to be another starting point.
▲▼ Looking back again, say goodbye to Banmuzhidao.
◎ Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto.The way of the half-wood is na か らぎのみち
– Location: Shimogamo Bangicho, Sakyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
