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Cherry Blossoms at Fushimi Jyusekishibune
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Fushimi Jujikkoku-bune (Fushimi Jujikkoku Boat) |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Hours of operation | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Admission fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen, Children (elementary school students and younger): 750 yen |
| Time required | Approx. 55 minutes (round trip) |
| Route | Jyusekibune boarding area ➜ Fushimi Minato Plaza ➜ Fushimi Minato Plaza Misu Lock Museum ➜ Fushimi Minato Plaza ➜ Jyusekibune boarding area |
| Light up | No lights |
| Parking lot | No parking |
| Location | 247 Minamibei-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8043, Japan |
| Tel. | 075-623-1030 |
| Official website | https://kyoto-fushimi.or.jp/fune/ |
Features and Highlights
- Enjoy the rows of cherry trees in full bloom on both banks of the Uji River from the boat.
- Beautiful contrast of cherry blossoms and willows
- Cherry blossoms and flower rafts reflected on the water can be enjoyed
The Fushimi Jujikkoku-bune is a sightseeing boat that replicates the transport boats that carried goods and travelers in the Edo period. Visitors can enjoy a tasteful trip along the waterfront, lined with Fushimi’s sake breweries and willow trees, and feel as if they have stepped back in time to the Edo period. Along the river are sake breweries such as “Gekkeikan” and “Teradaya,” famous for Sakamoto Ryoma, giving visitors a taste of the Edo period.
The cherry blossoms along the Uji River are famous for the reflection of the cherry blossoms on the surface of the water. 2km long, the Uji River has almost no current on the east side from Fushimi Deai Bridge. When there is no wind, the surface of the water becomes like a mirror, reflecting the beautiful rows of cherry trees.
How to access
- Get off at Chushojima Station on the Keihan Railway and walk 10 minutes.
Summary
Fushimi Jujikkoku-bune is a recommended spot to fully enjoy the cherry blossoms in Kyoto. Why not experience the atmosphere of the Edo period while viewing the tunnel of cherry blossoms from the boat?
