[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Shirakawa Lane (Updated Jul)

📅 Travel itinerary Day 1: Kyoto Racecourse Day 2: Nijo Castle, Shimogamo Shrine, Kenninji Temple, Gion Day 3: NIDECK Kyoto Tower 🏨 Accommodation: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 🍴 Gourmet spots 📌 Hotels near Kyoto Station are convenient because you can leave your suitcases there while traveling

#cherryblossom25 Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama District, near Shijo Street and right beside Yasaka Shrine, Gion Shirakawa is a serene neighborhood that unfolds along the tranquil Shirakawa River. Preserving Edo-period machiya townhouses, the area features cobblestone paths, weeping willows, and charming bridges that hide traditional tea houses and ryōtei restaurants. In April, though cherry blossoms are nearing their end, the tender green of early spring begins to unfold. With fewer tourists, it truly feels like Kyoto’s hidden local backyard—a space of quiet elegance and nostalgic charm. Come in the early morning or at dusk, and you might even catch a fleeting glimpse of a geisha hurrying past a narrow alley, as if stepping into a scene from old Kyoto.

Gion Shirakawa in Kyoto It's a place where townhouses with red latticework are lined up along cobblestone streets It's especially beautiful during cherry blossom season🌸 I feel like there are fewer cherry blossoms now. ⁡ If you're interested, please go and check it out🌸 ⁡ #KyotoTrip #KyotoCherryBlossoms #GionShirakawa #kyoto #japantrip #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #SeasonalEvent

#springwander Springtime at Shirakawa Canal in Kyoto is absolutely stunning. The canal, with its charming traditional wooden houses lining the water, transforms into a picturesque cherry blossom viewing spot. The sakura trees along the canal are in full bloom, creating a serene and almost magical atmosphere. Walking along the canal with the petals gently falling around you is the perfect way to experience Kyoto’s beauty during spring. It’s a bit quieter compared to some of the more famous cherry blossom spots, which makes it an ideal location for a peaceful stroll. Plus, the surrounding area has some lovely cafes and traditional teahouses where you can relax after a walk. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Beautiful cherry blossoms along the canal ✔ A quieter, more peaceful alternative to other sakura spots 📍 Address: Shirakawa-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan #Kyoto #ShirakawaCanal #SpringInKyoto #CherryBlossoms #SakuraSeason

The cherry blossom season is coming soon😍 After all, Kyoto's cherry blossoms are the best!! Among them, the spot that I personally recommend and can enjoy for free is the "Gion Shirakawa-Shirakawasuji" area✨ I will tell you about "this spot's illumination information" and "iPhone photography tips"! [Gion Shirakawa illumination information] ---- Gion Shirakawa is an area designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the country, with wooden houses with red latticework lining the stone-paved roads and Shirakawa River✨ The cherry blossoms bloom along the river, creating a beautiful landscape, making it the cherry blossom spot where you can feel the atmosphere of Kyoto the most🌸 There are about 40 cherry trees, which is not a lot, but you can still enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto😍 You can enjoy it during the day, but the cherry blossoms at night are even more beautiful✨ ・ Address: Along Shirakawa Minami-dori Street in Higashi Ward, Kyoto City ・ Access: 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Shijo Kawaramachi" ・ Event period: 2025 Friday, March 28th - Sunday, April 6th - Lighting times: 18:00-22:00 *Subject to change (Previously, the lights were on until later) [iPhone photography tips] ------------If you have a proper camera, you can definitely take beautiful photos, but you can also take photos of the quality of the posted image with an iPhone 📱If you use the iPhone's night mode, you can take a photo like the one in the image by setting it to "2 seconds" with just the light from a street lamp ✨The trick is to "hold your armpits and hold your breath while taking the photo"! It's important to hold your breath, as breathing alone will shake your smartphone, so you need to minimize that shaking ⚠️If you do that, you can take photos without a tripod without any blur.It may take some getting used to, but please give it a try! After that, you can finish it with the editing function on your iPhone without using any special apps! ------------That's it! How about it! Maybe you'll even be able to see a maiko? 👀 #Seasonal places in Japan #Sakura2025

Gion is synonymous with Kyoto. Hanamikoji-dori, south of Kawaramachi-dori, retains the traditional scenery that is so typical of Gion. *Hanamikoji-dori is a road that runs from north to south. What I recommend is to head north on Hanamikoji-dori from Kawaramachi-dori, then turn west at the intersection on Shinbashi-dori. I think you'll hit a spot called "Gion Shirakawa." There's a canal running through it, and the view of the stone pavement and townhouses is very picturesque! In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom, so it looks like a beautiful landscape. But be careful, as there will be a lot of tourists as well. The narrow road called "Kiridoshi" is very charming, and even just taking a short walk around this area will give you a variety of scenery. I dream of having tea at "Gion Komori Sweets" near this intersection someday. Please note that Hanamikoji-dori is of course also a road with cars and places where people live, so please be mindful of your manners. (There was also a signboard.) #tripdomestictravel #kyototourism #kyototrip #gion #kyototrip