Kyoto, JapanJapan's oldest public botanical garden, with a huge conservatory, seasonal flower displays and shady lawns by the Kamo River.
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The iconic bamboo forest on the western edge of Kyoto. Walk through it alone at 6am before the crowds arrive — the sound of wind through the bamboo is unlike anything else on earth.
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A canal-side stone walkway lined with cherry trees connecting Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji — a meditative stroll, magical in blossom season.
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Kyoto's most popular public park behind Yasaka Shrine, centred on a giant weeping cherry tree and lively hanami picnics in spring.