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Kyoto Cherry Blossoms (spots, forecast 2025, Best time)
Kyoto Cherry Blossoms, Sakura tree
The information about Kyoto Cherry Blossoms is presented here. In Kyoto, there are popular spots to see the cherry blossoms such as Mt. Arashiyama, Philosopher’s Path, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Haradani-en Garden, Maruyama Park, Hirano Shrine, Ninna-ji Temple, To-ji Temple, Daigo-ji Temple, and Sewaritei. Generally, the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto is from late March to mid-April. However, it is depends on the climate of the year.
- Northern Kyoto City
- Eastern Kyoto City
- Central Kyoto City
- Western Kyoto City
- Southern Kyoto City and Yamashina
- Nearby Cities
【Basic knowledge of Cherry Blossoms】
Generally, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is earlier when the spring temperature is high, and later when the spring temperature is low. Somei-Yoshino, a representative variety of cherry blossoms, is said to bloom when the daily maximum temperature since February 1st is totaled and exceeds 600 degrees Celsius, and to be in full bloom when it exceeds 800 degrees Celsius. And Somei-Yoshino is said to be in full bloom from 5 days to 1 week after blooming, although there are differences by region. According to the average for the past 30 years until 2010, Somei-Yoshino in Kyoto City bloom around March 27th and are in full bloom around April 7th. Recently, however, due to the effects of global warming, the blooming and full-blooming of cherry trees are gradually being accelerated.
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Northern Kyoto City (洛北)】
In northern Kyoto City, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is relatively later than in other areas of Kyoto City. Many spots usually begin around early April. Kyoto Botanical Garden may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) Kamigamo Shrine is planted with cherry trees such as Gosho-zakura, Umadeshi-no-sakura, and Muchiuchi-no-sakura.
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●Sanzen-in Temple (三千院): mid-April
●Kurama-dera Temple (鞍馬寺): mid-April
●Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社): early to mid-April★World Heritage
●Josho-ji Temple (常照寺): mid-April
●Kyoto Botanical Garden (府立植物園): late March to mid-April★night illumination
●Nakaragi-no-Michi (半木の道): early April★row of cherry blossom trees
●Takaragaike Park (宝が池公園): late March to early April
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Eastern Kyoto City (洛東)】
In eastern Kyoto City, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama Park, Kodai-ji Temple, Chion-in Temple, Okazaki Sosui, and Heian Jingu Shrine may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kiyomizu stage (main hall) is colored with cherry blossoms, and visitors can see a fantastic sight at night. At Maruyama Park, visitors can enjoy the illumination of Gion-no-shidarezakura (weeping cherry trees) for free. At Philosopher’s Path, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms while walking along Biwako Sosui.
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●Philosopher’s Path (哲学の道): early April
●Konkai Komyo-ji Temple (金戒光明寺): early April
●Nanzen-ji Temple: early April★Suirokaku
●Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮): early April★red weeping trees concert
●Keage Incline (蹴上インクライン): late March to early April
●Okazaki Sosui (岡崎疏水): early April★Jyukoku-bune・night illumination
●Maruyama Park (円山公園): early April★Gion-no-shidarezakura・night illumination
●Kodai-ji Temple (高台寺): early April★night illumination
●Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺): early April★World Heritage・night illumination
●Jishu Shrine (地主神社): early April★World Heritage
●Chion-in Temple (知恩院): late March to early April★night illumination
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Central Kyoto City (洛中)】
In central Kyoto City, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April. Hirano Shrine, Nijo Castle, and Gion Shirakawa may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) At Gion Shirakawa, visitors can enjoy the illumination free of charge.. At Hirano Shrine, many varieties of cherry trees, from early to late blooming, are planted and can be enjoyed for about 1 month.
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●Hirano Shrine (平野神社): early April★night illumination
●Kyoto Gyoen Peak (京都御苑): late March to mid-April
●Nijo Castle (二条城): early April★World Heritage・night illumination
●Gion Shirakawa (祇園白川): late March to early April★night illumination
●Umekoji Park (梅小路公園): early April
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Western Kyoto City (洛西)】
In western Kyoto City, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April. However, the cherry blossom viewing season is later in Haradani-en, Ninna-ji Temple, and other areas at higher elevations. Ninna-ji Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) Arashiyama and Ninna-ji Temple have been selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan.
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●Mt. Arashiyama (嵐山): late March to early April★Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan
●Haradani-en (原谷苑): mid-April
●Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺): mid-April★World Heritage・Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan
●Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺): early April
●Nison-in Temple (二尊院): early April
●Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺): early April★World Heritage
●Oharano Shrine (大原野神社): early April
●Yoshimine-dera Temple (善峯寺): early to mid-April
●Hirosawa Pond (広沢池): early April
●Sano Touemon-tei (佐野藤右衛門邸): late March to early April
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Southern Kyoto City (洛南) and Yamashina (山科)】
In southern Kyoto City and Yamashina, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually around early April. To-ji Temple and Daigo-ji Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) Daigo-ji Temple has been selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan. At Daigo-ji Temple, it is known that Toyotomi Hideyoshi held Daigo-no Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in 1598.
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●To-ji Temple (東寺): early April★World Heritage・night illumination
●Daigo-ji Temple (醍醐寺): early April★World Heritage・Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan・night illumination
●Fushimi Momoyama Castle Sports Park (伏見桃山城運動公園): late March to early April
●Bishamon-do Temple (毘沙門堂): early April
●Yamashina Sosui (山科疏水): early April
【Cherry Blossoms Spots in Nearby Cities (京都市外)】
In nearby cities, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually around late March. Byodo-in Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the cherry blossoms. (confirmation required) At Seowari-tei, visitors can view the rows of cherry trees from the observation tower (25 meters high) at Sakura deai-kan. In addition, the Seowari-tei Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) is also held at Seowari-tei. (confirmation required)
(Below are the best times to see the cherry blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.)
●Byodo-in Temple (平等院): late March to early April★World Heritage・night illumination
●Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (石清水八幡宮): early April
●Sewari-tei (背割堤): early April
●Upstream of Uji Bridge (宇治橋上流): early April
●Ide-no-Tamagawa (井出の玉川): early to mid-April
●Kasagiyama Nature Park (笠置山自然公園): early April★Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan
●Kyoraku Park (共楽公園): early to mid-April
【Kyoto Cherry Blossoms Remarks】
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