Kyoto in April
Peak sakura, peak everything
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Kyoto — with trade-offs.
Cherry blossom turns the city pink and the weather is nearly perfect. Expect crowds at every famous spot and the highest hotel rates outside autumn. Miyako Odori performances run through the month in Gion.
6/10 overall9–19°CHigh crowds$$$$$
Weather9/10
Crowds2/10
Prices$$$$$
Events8.5/10
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–19°C
- Peak sakura, peak everything
- Crowds
- High
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
- $$$$$
+Beautiful scenery and ideal weather
–Heavy crowds and top prices
My tip for April
Book accommodation months ahead and visit sights at opening time.
- Cherry blossom
- Spring photography
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Kyoto, 1st for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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