KYOTO VLOG ⛩️ Walking Tour in Heian Shrine | Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

Heian Shrine: Otenmon Heian Shrine: Cherry Blossoms in the Garden and Taiheikaku Hello everyone! This is Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. This time, I will visit the Heian Shrine. The shooting date is in mid-April 2024. I am looking forward to seeing cherry blossoms as they are still visible. 😁 I have come up to the ground. This large street stretching from east to west is Shijo Street. I am thinking of taking a bus to go to Heian Shrine from here. I will walk to the bus stop on the opposite side of the road. There are tall buildings lined up, aren't there? Well, we have arrived at the bus stop. We wait for the bus on route 46 that we will ride for a while. The bus has arrived! You can go to the Heian Shrine area without transferring. Let's head towards Kyoto's urban streets while enjoying the cityscape! I am walking along Karasuma Street. There are many shops lined up on both sides of the street. Riding the bus for about 15 minutes. We will soon arrive at the destination bus stop! Now, we have arrived at the bus stop near the Heian Shrine. Goodbye! This is Okazaki Park. There are plenty of relaxing spots such as cafes, bookstores, and art galleries! Let's walk through the park and head to Heian Shrine. It's crowded with many people, isn't it? ✨ It is a calm atmosphere as if time is flowing slowly. In the center of the park, a large cherry blossom tree is planted. It seems that the viewing season is still continuing! You can also enjoy gourmet food from food trucks. Let's try to see the cherry blossoms up close. It's very beautiful! It's just one stem, but it has dignity, doesn't it? Now, we can see the Gate of Heavenly Peace. This large red gate is one of the symbols of Heian Shrine. It seems to be a reproduction of a gate that existed in the Heian period. It's very big and impressive, isn't it? ✨ Otenmon Let's go inside the premises. When you pass through the gate, you will be amazed at how wide the space is spreading out! The white sand is dazzling! The large building in front of us is the Daigokuden. Visitors can enter this area for free. I tried taking a wide-angle photo. Now, we are heading towards the paid garden area called "Shin'en". The entrance fee is 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. Cherry blossoms are already in bloom! The peak season seems to have passed, but... Still, it is a very beautiful scenery, isn't it? ✨ I'm glad I made it in time to see the cherry blossoms! Let's keep moving forward. It's a sunny day, perfect weather for a walk✨ It's still April, but the sun is hot. This is an exhibition of what is considered to be the oldest railway vehicle in Japan. It is interesting to see train carriages exhibited in the garden of a shrine. The precincts of Heian Shrine are divided into four main areas. This area is Nankin-en. Its history dates back to the Meiji period. The cherry blossoms reflected in the pond are beautiful! I have arrived at Nishikien Garden. There is a pond here. I found a carp. If you look closely, you can see small fish swimming as well 🐟 We will continue along the edge of the pond. Nishiginnen Garden seen through cherry blossoms 🌸 There are red maple leaves here! 🍁 This is the road leading to Nakagami Garden. It is located behind the Daigokuden that I saw earlier. The dappled sunlight is very beautiful, isn't it? There are no prominent symbols, but I love this atmosphere! The fresh greenery is very vibrant, isn't it? 🌳 We have arrived at Nakagami Garden! There is also a pond here, isn't there? I arrived at Garyu Bridge. You can cross the pond by stepping on the stones placed in the pond here! Sign: Please be careful not to fall into the pond. Let me carefully cross over. Of course, you can also proceed safely via a separate route, so please rest assured. Well, we were able to cross safely 💦 I have arrived on the opposite shore. It seems that there is a rest area provided here. It seems like cold drinks and other beverages can be ordered 🥤 Now, let's move on to the last area, "Higashishinden Garden". The largest pond welcomes you here. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms together 🌸 Cherry blossoms can only be seen in spring, making it a special sight. The building that looks like a bridge in the back is called "Taihei-kyo". If you proceed along the route, you will pass by later ✨ This place is a great spot where you can see the entire pond. Well, we have finally arrived at the Taiping Pavilion. Let's cross while enjoying the view! Cherry blossoms are also blooming here. The exit could be seen. Under the clear sky, it was a very enjoyable walk with cherry blossoms ♫ You can purchase cherry blossom charms and amulets here. It seems like the fortune slip should be tied to this place. It's very interesting, like cherry blossoms. Here is the Goshuin. This stroll is also coming to an end. I hope you enjoyed the atmosphere of Heian Shrine. Thank you for watching until the end. Wishing you all a safe journey ✨