A Walking Route to Visit Kyoto City That Makes You Feel Spring with Plum Viewing Spot, Seasonal Kyoto Foods Until The End of March

Japanese apricot blossom is a flower that heralds the arrival of spring. There are many plum groves in Kyoto City, and plum viewing has become popular as a tradition from winter to spring. The plum blossoms are in full bloom from early February to late March, and many people from within the prefecture visit the plum groves to enjoy the viewing. This time, we are going to introduce a walking route where you can feel the spring even with tongues such as Kyoto vegetables and Kyoto sweets, starting from the seasonal plum viewing spot.

You Can Enjoy Viewing Red and White Plum While Walking The Approach “Chisyakuin Temple”　

“Chisyakuin Temple”(智積院) has attracted many Ume plum lovers as an Ume viewing spot. It is a traditional temple with the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism. The precincts are spacious, and people enjoy viewing shiny and deep crimson plums and pretty white plums with elegance in various places. Especially, the left and right sides of the approach stretching to the main hall that enshrines the principal image are planted with many plum trees. When the full bloom, you can walk around the precincts while enjoying a view like a red and white curtain colored with plums. In the main hall, Goshikimaku (five-color curtains) in white, yellow, green, and purple are attached to the walls and It is also recommended to take photogenic pictures of plums on the back of the curtains. Many Ume trees are planted at the back side of the main hall, so please stop by there after worshipping.

Opening Hours	9:00AM – 4:00PM
Address	964 Higashikawaracho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access	Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo: A 10-minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line which is 3 stations away from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line Hotel Tavinos Kyoto: An 8-minute walk from Gojozaka Bus stop which is a 3 stations ride away from Kawaramachi Gojo Bus stop
URL	https://chisan.or.jp/en

You Can Enjoy Coroful Cuisine Courses Using Kyoto Vegetables and Seasonal Ingredients “Obase”

“Obase” serves course meals that use seasonal and locally sourced Kyoto vegetables, in the warm and calm ambiance of a Kyoto machiya. You can enjoy colorful cuisine that brings out the best ingredients by the chef trained in a famous Italian restaurant using Kyoto vegetables. In addition, they use the selected tableware which matches each dish and allows you to enjoy them even visually. At the lunch time, they offer a set-only course. As an example, the course comes with 2 appetizers, pasta, main dishes, desserts, and coffee and tea. Inside the restaurant lines up custom-made chairs and tables, and there are counter seats on the 1st floor overlooking the courtyard, table seats on the 2nd floor with a red carpet and soft downlights, as well as private rooms that can be used by 4 to 8 people. They offer various kinds of space in which people are available for meals with their friends, date and anniversary.

Opening Hours	12:00PM – 1:30PM / 6:00PM – 8:30PM Closed on Wednesday
Address	534-39 Ebisucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access	Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo: A 5-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Tavinos Kyoto: A 5-minute walk from the Sanjo Station which is 2 stations away from Gojozaka on the Keihan Main Line
URL	http://obasse.com/

Experience Photogenic Seasonal Kyoto Sweets As Well As an Attractive Japanese Modern Atmosphere – “ZEN CAFÉ”

“ZEN CAFE”, people enjoy original Japanese sweets with tea or coffee in a Japanese modern atmosphere. It is also noted for its modern and stylish interior design such as sofas, tables and shelves. In addition, this cafe creates a spacious space so that visitors can spend a relaxing time. They are offering seasonal limited Kyoto sweets, and this March is a dish that features a cherry blossom color. The delicate appearance like blooming red and white plum makes you feel warm spring.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 6:00PM（L.O. 5:30PM） Closed on Wednesday
Address	570-210 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access	Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo: A 2-minute walk from Shijo Keihanmae Bus stop which is a 1-station ride away from Shijokawaramachi Bus stop Hotel Tavinos Kyoto: A 5-minute walk from Gion shijo station which is 1-station away from Gojozaka Station on the Keihan Main Line
URL	https://www.kagizen.co.jp/en/