Its weeping ito-zakura (thread cherry blossom) tree comes into flower a week earlier than in usual years. The name of the tree comes from its thread-thin drooping branches.

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...

People who visit Kyoto often stick to the overly ... plus many calm stretches of the river. If your trip happens to take ...