Kyoto's Honman-ji Temple: A Hidden Gem for Weeping Cherry Blossoms

#cherryblossom25 🌸 Why Honman-ji? ✔ Secret local spot with Kyoto’s most stunning weeping cherry tree (shidare-zakura) ✔ No crowds—perfect for peaceful hanami or photography ✔ Free entry (unlike many Kyoto temples!) ✔ Just 5 mins from Kyoto Imperial Park—easy to combine with other sights 📍 Address: 16 Tsuru-yamacho, Teramachi-dori Imadegawa-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto - Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April (peak bloom) - **Hours**: ~9:00 AM–5:00 PM (may vary, but mornings are ideal) - **Admission**: **FREE** (special events might charge a small fee)