[Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour] Spring in full bloom!

The "Keage Incline", a 582-meter-long incline railroad connecting the Keage harbor and the Nanzenji Temple harbor, is one of the representative historic sites of Lake Biwa Canal, a man-made canal connecting Otsu and Kyoto. The rails that were once used are still preserved in form, and in spring, cherry blossoms bloom on both sides of these rails, creating a breathtakingly beautiful cherry blossom tunnel.
The tunnel is open to the public, so take a leisurely stroll through the cherry-tinted tunnels. Your heart will be aflutter as you are surrounded by cherry blossoms!

The shrine pavilion, with its beautiful contrast of vermilion and green, is a five-eighths scale reproduction of the "Chodoin", the central place where politics were conducted during the Heian period (794-1185). The solemn and elegant atmosphere of the shrine makes visitors feel as if they have time-traveled back to the Heian period.
The cherry blossom spot here is the "Shin-en garden", a 30,000 ㎡ Japanese garden. Composed of four areas (East, Center, West, and South), visitors can enjoy the four beautiful seasons of Japan. In spring, weeping cherry trees adorn the garden, and visitors can enjoy a moment of tranquility in front of the elegant scenery.

"Grill Kodakara" is a Western-style restaurant established in 1961. Its signature dish is omelet rice, which is the first name that comes to mind when one talks about omelet rice in Kyoto. The omu-rice is served the old-fashioned way, with ketchup rice wrapped in a thinly fried egg! The secret demi-glace sauce called "dobi sauce," which takes more than two weeks to make, is the key to its deliciousness. The sauce can be doubled for an additional charge♪ The retro atmosphere is also attractive, and the delicious omelet rice will fill you up and satisfy you!

"Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Bookstore" is one of the lifestyle-proposing commercial facilities operated by Culture Convenience Club, the operator of "TSUTAYA". The attraction of this bookstore is the space where you can slowly come into contact with books and art.
The selection of books in the bookstore on the first floor includes Kyoto-specific books, Western books introducing Japanese culture, and art-related books. In addition, there is a selection of Japanese-made craft goods collected mainly from Kyoto, so you can choose your favorite souvenirs as well.

"Yuzen-en Garden", located in Chion-in, the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism, was renovated in 1954 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Miyazaki Yuzen, a painter in the mid-Edo period and the father of Yuzen dyeing.
There are two teahouses connected to the Urasenke in the garden, which is composed of Chisen Kaiyushiki Teien Garden and a dry landscape garden called "Rokuyaon", where you can feel the atmosphere of a famous garden.
Visitors can enjoy a moment of tranquility in the atmospheric garden while admiring the cherry blossoms.

Francois Cafe is a famous coffee shop that opened in 1934. The Italian Baroque-style interior reminiscent of a hall on a luxury cruise ship and the tranquil space with classical music will gently soothe the fatigue of the day.
The menu offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, juices, and Western liquors, as well as light meals such as sandwiches and tarts. Visitors can spend a relaxing moment forgetting the hustle and bustle of the outside world.