Where is Uncrowded in Kyoto for Cherry Blossoms? MK Taxi Releases '30 Hidden Spots' Guide for 2026
MK Taxi, a major taxi operator in Kyoto, has released the 2026 edition of its guide to 30 hidden cherry blossom spots. Based on drivers' insights, the guide helps tourists avoid extreme crowds while enjoying the season.
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MK Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City), a taxi service operator based in Kyoto, has published a guide titled '30 Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyoto to Enjoy Without Crowds (2026 Edition)' on its owned media, 'MK Media.'
These spots have been carefully selected based on the professional knowledge of taxi drivers who navigate Kyoto's streets daily, focusing on locations where tourist numbers are relatively low.
### Background of Publication
In Kyoto, the cherry blossom season sees a massive concentration of tourists at major sites like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama Park, and Arashiyama. This leads to severe congestion and transportation challenges.
With the recent recovery of inbound tourism, this crowding has become even more significant.
However, numerous places throughout the city offer a relatively relaxed atmosphere for viewing blossoms.
To help visitors enjoy their Kyoto trip more comfortably, MK has leveraged the knowledge accumulated through its taxi operations to release this [2026 Edition] guide of hidden spots.
### About the Featured Article
The article categorizes Kyoto City into several areas and introduces a total of 31 cherry blossom locations.
**1. 13 Hidden Spots in Central Kyoto (Rakuchu) with Few People**
- Former Main Building of the Kyoto Prefectural Office (Kamigyo Ward)
- Honmanji Temple (Kamigyo Ward)
- Myorenji Temple (Kamigyo Ward), and more.
[Image: Gion Weeping Cherry at the Former Main Building of the Kyoto Prefectural Office. Best viewed: March 24, 2023. Photographed by MK Taxi]
**2. 4 Hidden Spots in Eastern Kyoto (Rakuto) with Few People**
- Munetada Shrine (Sakyo Ward)
- Takenaka Inari Shrine (Sakyo Ward)
- Chotokuji Temple (Sakyo Ward)
- Yogen-in Temple (Higashiyama Ward)
[Image: Somei Yoshino at the approach to Munetada Shrine. Best viewed: April 7, 2019. Photographed by MK Taxi]
**3. 8 Hidden Spots in Western Kyoto (Rakusai) with Few People**
- Taizo-in Temple (Ukyo Ward)
- Sanbo-ji Temple (Ukyo Ward)
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These spots have been carefully selected based on the professional knowledge of taxi drivers who navigate Kyoto's streets daily, focusing on locations where tourist numbers are relatively low.
### Background of Publication
In Kyoto, the cherry blossom season sees a massive concentration of tourists at major sites like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama Park, and Arashiyama. This leads to severe congestion and transportation challenges.
With the recent recovery of inbound tourism, this crowding has become even more significant.
However, numerous places throughout the city offer a relatively relaxed atmosphere for viewing blossoms.
To help visitors enjoy their Kyoto trip more comfortably, MK has leveraged the knowledge accumulated through its taxi operations to release this [2026 Edition] guide of hidden spots.
### About the Featured Article
The article categorizes Kyoto City into several areas and introduces a total of 31 cherry blossom locations.
**1. 13 Hidden Spots in Central Kyoto (Rakuchu) with Few People**
- Former Main Building of the Kyoto Prefectural Office (Kamigyo Ward)
- Honmanji Temple (Kamigyo Ward)
- Myorenji Temple (Kamigyo Ward), and more.
[Image: Gion Weeping Cherry at the Former Main Building of the Kyoto Prefectural Office. Best viewed: March 24, 2023. Photographed by MK Taxi]
**2. 4 Hidden Spots in Eastern Kyoto (Rakuto) with Few People**
- Munetada Shrine (Sakyo Ward)
- Takenaka Inari Shrine (Sakyo Ward)
- Chotokuji Temple (Sakyo Ward)
- Yogen-in Temple (Higashiyama Ward)
[Image: Somei Yoshino at the approach to Munetada Shrine. Best viewed: April 7, 2019. Photographed by MK Taxi]
**3. 8 Hidden Spots in Western Kyoto (Rakusai) with Few People**
- Taizo-in Temple (Ukyo Ward)
- Sanbo-ji Temple (Ukyo Ward)
(Keywords: Kyoto, Cherry Blossoms, Hidden Spots, MK, MK Taxi, Taxi, Sightseeing, Tour, MK Media)