Seiwari-zutsumi Cherry Blossoms– Kyoto's 1.4KM Sakura River Fortress

#cherryblossom25 Stretching along the Kizu River in Yawata City, this 2km-long embankment transforms each spring into one of Kansai’s most spectacular—yet oddly underrated—cherry blossom sites. Planted with 250+ towering Somei-Yoshino trees, the "Divided Levee" creates a pink canyon effect so dense, sunlight barely touches the ground. 🌸 Why It’s Epic ✔ Tunnel of Blossoms – Trees planted just 3 meters apart form a continuous floral archway ✔ Historical Engineering – The 17th-century levee was built to split the river and prevent floods ✔ Zero Crowds – Unlike Kyoto’s packed spots, you’ll share the path mostly with cyclists and local grandmas