As the saying goes, "plum blossoms are the forerunners of all flowers," and once the cold winter is over and plum blossoms begin to bloom before other flowers, spring arrives all at once. This year, perhaps due to the weather, "flowers are late to bloom" (Kyoto Botanical Gardens), but the buds are finally starting to swell. Before the spring season arrives, why not think about where to go? Here are some famous plum blossom spots in Kyoto City that have been photographed by Kyoto Shimbun photographers in the past.