Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing & Local Food Tour with Shrine Visits
Highlights
- < 18 MAR - 10 APR > Special Limited Seasonal Tour
- Taste local snacks and sweets & Picnic under the cherry blossom trees.
- Dinner of local and seasonal dishes at a classic Kyoto restaurant.
- Walking tour combines fitness with sightseeing - great for active travelers!
What to expect
Experience the 2024 Kyoto cherry blossom season as you enjoy hanami (flower-viewing) under the sakura trees by Kamo River. Stroll around and sample local delights on a Kyoto food tour at Demachiyanagi, and explore Shimogamo Shrine and Kawai Shrine.
About this experience
Schedule
- —Meet In Front of Rental Bike EMUSICA
- —Departure
- —Demachiyanagi DeltaDiscover the serene delta where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet. Relax under the cherry blossoms and enjoy a mini Hanami picnic with snacks and beverages. Watch locals and visitors crossing the river on turtle-shaped stones, a unique Kyoto tradition.
- —Shimogamo ShrineLet the brilliant two-storied entrance gate greet you as you enter one of Kyoto's oldest shrines. Nestled beside Tadasu no Mori, this shrine is also registered as a World Heritage Site, dating back to the 8th century.
- —Kawai ShrineDedicated to beauty, women of all ages flock this local shrine in hopes of good looks. Here you can purchase a mirror-shaped votive plaque ("kagami ema") where you could paint your ideal face and place it on a rack.
- —Masugata Shopping StreetGain insight into the daily lives of the locals by exploring this shopping arcade filled with small mom and pop shops. Try out different Japanese delights as you stroll the alleyways with your guide.
- —DinnerBefore ending the tour, satisfy your tastebuds with some delicious handmade udon or soba with a cup of Japanese sake.
- —Tour Ends at Demachiyanagi Station
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Demachiyanagi Station
24, Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
