31/03/2026
Latest Cherry Blossom Update from Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion!
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1. Cherry Blossoms at Keage Incline
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The Keage Incline is an inclined railway that began operation in 1891 as part of the Lake Biwa Canal boat transportation route. It was built to overcome the approximately 36-meter elevation difference between the Keage Boat Basin and the Nanzenji Boat Basin.
The railway ceased operation in 1948, but in 2025 it was designated as a National Treasure. Today, it is a popular sightseeing spot where visitors can freely walk along the historic tracks.
Around 90 Somei Yoshino and Yamazakura cherry trees are planted along the railway, creating a beautiful cherry blossom tunnel in spring.
From Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion, it takes about 30 minutes by bus and subway.
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2. Cherry Blossoms at Konkai Komyoji Temple
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Located near Keage, Konkai Komyoji Temple was founded in the late Heian period, when Honen Shonin established his first hermitage there.
During the Edo period, the temple was renovated in a castle-like style at the request of the Tokugawa shogunate. It is also known as the place where Matsudaira Katamori of the Aizu Domain set up his headquarters, and where the Shinsengumi was formed.
At present, the cherry blossoms around the temple gate are in full bloom.
From Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion, it takes about 30 minutes by bus.
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3. Cherry Blossoms at Kyoto Botanical Gardens
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Opened in 1924, Kyoto Botanical Gardens is the oldest public botanical garden in Japan.
The gardens are home to around 500 cherry trees of approximately 180 varieties. Visitors can enjoy Kanzakura in early March, Somei Yoshino and Yaebenishidare from mid-March, and Kikuzakura in late April.
From Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion, it takes about 40 minutes by bus or subway.
We still have rooms available in early April, so if you would like to enjoy Kyoto’s cherry blossoms in full bloom, we warmly invite you to stay at Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.
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