[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Homman-ji Temple (Updated Apr)

#Free VIP room change on the 27th of each month Member Day #Japan #Kyoto #Sakura We had not originally planned to visit Honmanji Temple, but I saw someone on social media saying that the weeping cherry trees at Honmanji Temple near Kyoto Imperial Garden were in full bloom, so we changed our itinerary slightly. The large weeping cherry tree here is indeed stunning, and there are fewer people (less than at Rokkakudo or even Kyoto Imperial Gardens), making it a great place to take pictures of cherry blossoms. Transportation: Walk west from Keihan Railway Demachiyanagi Station for about 15-20 minutes, or take a bus/subway. Date of shooting: 2024/3/29.

Recommended cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto! 🇯🇵Honmanji Temple🇯🇵 There is a very large weeping cherry tree in the temple, and it is really beautiful when in full bloom. There aren't many tourists, so you can take very beautiful cherry blossom photos. A few minutes' walk away is the famous cherry blossom viewing spot 'Kyoto Gyoen'. The two spots are only an 8-10 minute walk apart, so you can take a leisurely stroll to get there. If you have plans to visit Kyoto Gyoen, it is highly recommended to visit Honmanji Temple as well! You will experience a completely different cherry blossom atmosphere!

Dear friends, the cherry blossoms at Kyoto's Honmanji Temple are truly a hidden gem for cherry blossom viewing! As you step into Honmanji Temple, you are greeted by a magnificent weeping cherry tree, resembling an elegant dancer in full bloom during spring. This ancient tree has sprawling branches adorned with clusters of delicate pink petals, creating a dreamy and enchanting scene. When the gentle breeze blows, the petals flutter down like a shower of pink rain, instantly transporting you to a romantic, otherworldly realm. The charm of Honmanji Temple's cherry blossoms lies in its tranquility. Unlike crowded tourist spots, this place offers a serene atmosphere accompanied by the fragrance of cherry blossoms. Here, you can leisurely stroll and savor the beauty of each blossom. The sight of pink cherry blossoms against the backdrop of the ancient temple, and the pink petal-strewn paths underfoot, make for stunning photographs at every turn. The cherry blossom season typically lasts from late March to early April. The temple is open to the public for free and operates all day. It is located at 16 Tsuruyama-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The temple is easily accessible by taking the Kyoto City Bus to 'Kawaramachi Imadegawa' or by walking from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Electric Railway or Imadegawa Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. For a unique cherry blossom viewing experience, visit Honmanji Temple and encounter the most tranquil and romantic cherry blossom moments in Kyoto.

#KyotoCherry Blossoms The cherry blossoms at Honmanji Temple in Kyoto are so beautiful! 🌸As soon as you step into Honmanji Temple, pink cherry blossoms cover your eyes like a dream, as if you are in a pink fairy tale world. Strolling along the paths of the temple, the cherry blossoms are falling in the wind and the petals fall gently on the stone steps of the ancient temple, which is antique and romantic. The cherry blossoms here are not pure and beautiful, and they are especially suitable for taking pictures. Spring is here, be sure to visit Honmanji Temple in Kyoto, feel this romance, guaranteed to make you beautiful to the depths of your heart!

🎞️Camera: Canon eos1v 🎞️Film: Kodak 400 📍Location: Honmanji Temple, Kyoto 2024.3.30 Last year, the cherry blossoms in Kyoto bloomed very late. On the first day of arrival, I could hardly find any cherry blossoms anywhere. I heard that the weeping cherry blossoms bloom earlier than Somei Yoshino, so I went straight to Honmanji Temple early the next morning. This was my first encounter with weeping cherry blossoms. In the century-old Honmanji Temple, the willow-like cherry blossoms swayed gently in the sun, covering the entire temple. Stepping into it, it feels like you are in a pink cloud, extremely romantic. There are not many tourists here, most of them are people who pass by by chance and are attracted and shocked by the beautiful scenery. Everyone stood quietly and watched, devoutly accepting this holy baptism of pink and white. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in this pink world, you can feel the purest beauty of spring. #京都樱花#樱花季#Let's see the cherry blossom rain together#日本樱花#春日樱花漫游#换春天#ourspring#Of course you have to take pictures of flowers in spring#片#京都樱花

#京都樱花 My dears, as a cherry blossom refugee, I was really caught by Honmanji this time! Before I went there, I had no idea that it would be so beautiful beyond my imagination! As soon as I stepped into Honmanji Temple, the ancient cherry tree instantly came into view, and it "held" me in place. The thick branches stretch out wantonly, and the cherry blossoms on the tree bloom freely in clusters, like pink clouds from the sky pouring down to the world. I was completely shocked and couldn't help but walk around it several times, unable to take my eyes off it for a moment. Every step you take is a different visual feast. No matter from which angle you look at it, it is breathtakingly beautiful. The breeze blew by, and the petals fluttered down, as if it was raining an extremely romantic cherry blossom rain. It was so beautiful that I almost cried T^T This is the true spring-only romance! This is a real-life comic scene, and any shot here would be a blockbuster. This encounter in March 2025 became the most unforgettable cherry blossom viewing experience in my memory. If you also love cherry blossoms, don't miss Honmanji Temple!

#2024TravelReview I happened to catch the cherry blossoms in Kyoto this time. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom everywhere and it was very beautiful. Honmanji Temple is located near Kyoto Imperial Garden. There is a very large and beautiful weeping cherry tree here. Standing under the cherry tree, there are petals blown down by the breeze. For a moment, I thought I was in a fairyland. And there are very few people here~ You can quietly enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms After leaving Honmanji Temple, you can go directly to Kyoto Imperial Garden There is a whole row of cherry blossoms in the Imperial Garden with different tree species. It is also a very quiet cherry blossom viewing spot! Address of Honmanji Temple: Japan〒602-0802 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Tsuruyamacho, １６ #京都 #DopamineTravel #Honmanji Temple #京都旅行 #京都樱花赏

Tanizaki Junichiro wrote in 'The Makioka Sisters' "If the cherry blossoms are not of Kyoto, seeing them is no different from not seeing them at all." Compared to Tokyo, Osaka, and others, Kyoto has an extra touch of tradition and simplicity, admiring the cherry blossoms here makes one feel as if amidst the fluttering cherry blossoms, they are traveling through a time tunnel, engaging in a dialogue with the scenery from hundreds of years ago. This year is Japan's latest cherry blossom season in ten years The whole world has bloomed but Japan has not, haha~ Luckily, I postponed my flight and finally waited for the full bloom I came to check in as soon as my friends said it was in full bloom I was totally moved to tears by the beauty! The weeping cherry is a variety more esteemed by the Kyoto nobility, it is pickier about its living environment, but it also has a longer lifespan, and its blooming period is about four to five days earlier than the Yoshino cherry, so I was able to see it on the first day. Honmanji Temple is located in the city area, but it is quite niche, even taxi drivers don't know about it, haha. The temple is in Kamigyo Ward, Teramachi Street, simple and tranquil, modest and frugal. In front of the abbot's quarters, there is a weeping cherry tree, known as a scenic beauty. Seeing it this time, I was truly amazed by the beauty The weeping cherry sways, and the blossoms fill the sky Such beauty cannot be described in words. Many ladies in kimonos come here to take photos, and sweet lovers 💑 come to take pictures together, this is the most beautiful time of the year......