Kyoto in Cherry Blossom Season: Shrines, Tea Houses & Bamboo Groves

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan, home to over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines. Visiting during spring allows you to witness pink sakura blossoms surrounding iconic wooden pagodas.

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Walk through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha early in the morning before crowds arrive. Explore the tranquil Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and savor matcha green tea at a traditional tea house.

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