The best places to visit in April
April marks the beginning of spring. It is when the cold winter gradually recedes, paving the way to blooming flowers and warmer weather. This guide is about some of the best cities to visit in April, where this month has a special charm.
Our selection includes Kyoto, Japan, where centuries-old blank temples and tea houses are surrounded by blooming cherry trees; Amsterdam, a city of waterways, bikes, tulips, and art; Santorini, an island of Greece with white houses and blue-domed churches that offer breathtaking sunsets over the sea; and Bangkok to experience the biggest festival of the year.
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Kyoto
In April, showers of soft pink petals blanket Kyoto, leaving visitors in awe. Japan’s ancient capital, the center of its history and tradition, becomes an ever-shifting canvas of color in April. Lined with cherry trees and complete with centuries-old temples, shrines, and palaces, it throws off a solid air of grace, particularly in the tranquil neighborhoods.
Kyoto is more than just a place; it is an experience that takes one far back in time. The tea tradition, traditional kimonos, and the golden chime of the bamboo in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove transport one to a time long past.
In addition, under the Kyoto sun of April, the Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-ji reflects hypnotically in the pond framing it.
Kyoto does have its drawbacks, though; in cherry blossom season, it may get crowded, and public transport, even reliable buses and trains, may sometimes be challenging for non-Japanese speakers.
I do, however, recommend trying out the local cuisines; they are quite delectable. For lunch, consider trying the yudofu, made of local tofu and vegetables.
