March 28, 2026 Chasing Cherry Blossoms from the Kyoto Prefectural Office to the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
© 安岡喜晴 (JoyShine)
We went to the Kyoto Prefectural Office to see the cherry blossoms. Most people don't think of cherry blossoms when they hear the Kyoto Prefectural Office, but it's a famous spot, and the courtyard was lively with people snapping photos.
We joined them, took our time wandering, and stopped to look up at the beautiful sakura trees.
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Then, we walked over to the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. The place is so spacious, and the sakura trees there had room to bloom with a powerful presence.
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We tried to go into the Kyoto Imperial Palace, but the gates had already closed for the day. So close! Oh well, I guess we'll just have to come back tomorrow!