Sakura Viewing along Kamo River

Enjoying gorgeous blossoms in one of Kyoto's best spots

Jaime Wong Jun 23, 2016 - 1 min read

There were many blossoms hanging on lattices, trailing attractively down toward you

Make sure to try catch the blossoms at their peak, when the trees are covered in blossoms

The soft pink of sakura is most pleasing to the eye

You may also want to try rental kimono and stroll down Kamo River!

Despite pink blossoms being more popular, white blossoms are also very beautiful too

The essence of Spring is found in the soft pinks and greens

White blossoms against a pastel blue sky is my personal absolute favourite

Kamo River is a very popular and lovely spot in the heart of Kyoto City, where locals of all ages enjoy strolling up and down the riverside. In the peak of the sakura season. The sakura trees bloom beautifully all along the banks of Kamo River from the last week of March till early April.

The river is so wide and open, and is perhaps a less popular spot among international tourists, so you can enjoy the beauty of the sakura without worrying about too many crowds. As well as walking, people often enjoy running and cycling alongside the river as well. My personal experience included cycling, with my camera in the bicycle's basket, enabling me to travel more efficiently to see and capture more of the beautiful blossoms.

Jaime Wong @jaime.wong

I love Japan for its people, culture, food, scenery, and overall ambiance and never-ending list of things to explore and enjoy. I lived in Kyoto for one year as an exchange student, and was able to travel around various parts of Japan during that exchange time. Now I'm back in Auckland, NZ, but a...