🌸 Cherry Blossom Secret Spot in Kyoto

🌅🌿 Night Cherry Blossoms at Kodai-ji Temple 📍 Why Kodai-ji Temple? Kodai-ji Temple is Kyoto’s “hidden cherry blossom treasure.” 🌅🌿 Compared to the bustling crowds at Kiyomizu-dera, it exudes a serene and elegant atmosphere. Inside the temple grounds, there is a 200-year-old giant weeping cherry blossom tree with red branches. 🌅🌿 Its branches cascade like a waterfall, and when the lights are turned on at night, it feels like stepping into an ancient Japanese painting! What’s even more amazing is that the temple opens for night cherry blossom viewing from March to May, with the moonlight intertwining with the cherry blossom shadows, creating an absolutely enchanting atmosphere! 🌕🌸 📅 Best Time to View Cherry Blossoms ✅ Early Blooms: Late March (when Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms start to bloom) ✅ Full Bloom Period: Mid to early April (the night cherry blossom lighting is incredibly stunning) ✅ End of Season: Mid to late April (the cherry blossom snow is incredibly beautiful) ⚠️ Night Cherry Blossom Viewing Hours: 18:00-21:30. It’s recommended to go in the early evening so you can enjoy both the daytime cherry blossoms and capture the night scenery! #Kyoto 🍃