Kyoto has more and more tourists during the cherry blossom season.
Here are three cherry blossom spots that can be reached from Kyoto Station by one bus.
Maruyama Park
In the large park centered on the strolling Japanese garden, many cherry blossoms bloom in spring.
The most famous of these is the “Gion Weeping Cherry Blossoms” in the center of the park, also known as the “Gion Night Cherry Blossoms”.
It is a large tree with a height of 12 meters, and the appearance of cherry blossoms blooming from many hanging branches is very graceful.
In addition, about 680 cherry trees of various types such as Yoshino cherry tree, wild cherry tree, and Edohigan are planted.
It is lit up from sunset to midnight and is crowded with many cherry blossom viewing visitors.
There are coffee shops and food stalls scattered around, so you can eat while watching the cherry blossoms.
【Basic information】
Address:
Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0071
Time:
24hours
Access:
From JR Kyoto Station, get off at City Bus 100/206 “Gion” and walk for 3 minutes
Admission Fee:
free
Estimated best time to see
Late March to early April
2. Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, which is a World Heritage Site, is divided into three areas, a cherry blossom garden, a clear stream garden, and the west side of the castle, and about 300 cherry trees are planted.
There are about 50 varieties such as Kanhi-zakura, Sato-zakura, Somei-yoshino, and Yama-zakura.
Many kinds are planted, so you can enjoy various cherry blossoms for as long as about a month.
The Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from late March to mid-April and will be lit up at night.
You can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere with the cherry blossoms illuminated along with historical buildings such as the Karamon Gate, an important cultural property.
【Basic information】
Address:
541 Nijojo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8301
Time:
8:45 am to 4:00 pm (closed castle 5:00 pm)
Access:
From JR Kyoto Station, get off at “Nijojo-mae” on city bus 50/100, and walk for 3 minutes.
From JR Kyoto Station, get off at Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line and walk for 5 minutes.
Fee:
General individuals 620 yen, junior high and high school students 350 yen, elementary school students 200 yen
Those who view the Ninomaru Palace need a separate viewing fee (general individual 410 yen)
Estimated best time to see
Late March to mid-April
3. Ninnaji Temple
In the western area of the central gate of Ninna-ji Temple, which is a World Heritage Site, about 200 cherry trees with a height of a few meters called “Omuro Sakura” are planted.
It has been popular as a cherry blossom for the common people since the Edo period, and many poets such as Yosa Buson have left many phrases.
It is famous as a late-blooming cherry blossom in Kyoto and will be in full bloom in mid-April.
The cherry blossoms with the five-storied pagoda in the background are superb, and have been selected as one of the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan” by the Japan Sakura Association.
It is a perfect spot to end the cherry blossom viewing season in Kyoto.
Address:
33 Omuroouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8092
Time:
March-November 9:00 am-4: 30 pm
December-February 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Access:
From JR Kyoto Station, get off at JR Bus Kaohsiung Keihoku Line “Omuro” and walk immediately
From JR Kyoto Station, get off at City Bus No. 26 “Omuro Ninnaji” and walk for 4 minutes
Fee:
Adults / high school students 500 yen, junior high school / elementary school students, 300 yen
A special entrance fee is required for those who view Omurozakura (500 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger)
Estimated best time to see
Early April to mid-April
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