Saho River Cherry Blossoms– Nara’s 7KM Sakura Serenade

#cherryblossom25 Flowing gently through ancient Nara, the Saho River’s banks transform each spring into one of Kansai’s longest cherry blossom corridors, with 1,700+ somei-yoshino trees stretching 7km from Tamatebashi to Hokkeji. Unlike crowded Kyoto spots, here you’ll stroll beneath endless pink arches accompanied only by the murmur of water and occasional wild deer stepping through petals. 📍 Best Section: Tamatebashi to Omiya Bridge (3km prime stretch) 🚆 Access: - From Kyoto: Kintetsu Line to Yamato-Saidaiji Station(35 mins), walk 5 mins - From Nara Station: Bus #2 to Tamatebashi (10 mins) 🎫 **Cost**: **Free** (open 24/7)