Kyoto Gyoen National Garden: A Stroll Among the Cherry Trees

Dotted with historical buildings and other sites of interest, the garden grounds are an ideal place for a stroll.

The blooming of the itozakura is a harbinger of the coming of spring in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Take an elegant stroll under the overhanging itozakura branches.

Seen from below, the lovely blossoms and delicate branches of the itozakura trees are enchanting.

The blossoms above the Konoe pond are another lovely sight.

The Demizu shidarezakura blooms early in the season, at nearly the same time as the weeping cherry trees.

The tree combines an imposing array of branches with delicate, beautiful blossoms.

The Kuruma-gaeshi-zakura presents an elegant figure even when its blossoms have fallen. Optimum viewing times are early to mid-April.