The Yoshino Cherry Trees of the Philosopher’s Walk
哲学の道のソメイヨシノ
Description
Enjoy a 2km long path of 450 blooming Yoshino cherry trees along a canal that stretches from Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple. Yone Hashimoto, the wife of famous Japanese painter Kansetsu Hashimoto who was actively producing art during the Taisho period (1912-1926), was well-known for planting cherry blossom trees.
Best time of year to see: Early April
40 minutes from JR Kyoto Station on the city bus line 5 bound for Iwakura Soshajo-mae, just off the Ginkakuji-mae bus stop
Location Information
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- Address
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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Sakyo Ward Jodo Temple Ishibashi Town-Wakaoji Town, 606-8406
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- Nearest Station
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Kyoto Station
･ JR Tokaido Line
･ JR Biwako Line
･ JR Tokaido Shinkansen
･ JR Kyoto Line
･ JR Sagano Line
･ JR San-in Line
･ JR Nara Line
･ Karasuma Line
･ Kintetsu-kyoto Line
40 minutes by bus
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- Phone Number
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075-761-3863Available languagesonly in Japanese
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.
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