This page introduces the real-time blooming status, characteristics, and spring events of cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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Real-time blooming status
Cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine have not yet bloomed.
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spots | Cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine (Cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine) |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Early March to late April |
| Size | About 400 trees (about 60 species) |
| Admission fee | 500 yen |
| Lighting up | Yes |
| Parking lot | Yes (17 spaces) |
| Location: 1 Hiranomiyamoto-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8322, Japan | 1 Hiranomiyamoto-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8322, Japan |
| Phone number: 075-461-4450 | 075-461-4450 |
| Official website | https://www.hiranojinja.com/ |
Features and Highlights
- Kai-zakura (weeping cherry tree) “ is a variety of weeping cherry tree that originated from Hirano Shrine and blooms early.
- Many rare species of cherry blossoms can be seen.
- Many kinds of cherry blossoms can be enjoyed for as long as a month and a half.
- Fantastic nighttime cherry blossom illumination
At Hirano Shrine, cherry trees have been planted since the Heian period (794-1192) as a symbol of vitality, and today there are 400 cherry trees of about 60 varieties.
Since ancient times, many rare species of cherry trees have been dedicated by aristocrats, and visitors can enjoy a month and a half of various varieties of cherry trees blooming in turn.
The ” Sakigake-zakura ” is the origin of Hirano Shrine and is an early-blooming variety, so it is said that the cherry blossom viewing season in the capital begins when this cherry tree starts blooming.
Many rape blossoms are also blooming in the precincts of the shrine, and the co-starring of these beautiful pink and yellow flowers is also popular!
Spring Event ” Cherry Blossom Festival
The Ouka Matsuri ( Cherry Blossom Festival) is held every year on April 10 at Hirano Shrine. The origin of this festival is said to be that Emperor Hanayama went to Hirano Shrine to pray for the prosperity of his successor, and a temporary imperial ceremony was held there.
The festival usually coincides with the full bloom of cherry blossoms, attracting many cherry blossom-viewing visitors.
| Events | Ouka Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) |
| Place | Hirano Shrine |
| Date and Time | April 10, 2024 |
| Details | 10:00 ~ Cherry Blossom Festival 11:00 ~ Visit to Emperor Hanayama’s mausoleum 12:00 ~ Shinko Row portable shrine ceremony 13:00 ~ Jidai-gyoretsu (parade of about 200 people) 15:00 ~ Shinko Row Return Ceremony |
| Official Site | Cherry Blossom Festival |
Cute and popular “Sakura-mikuji
The “Hirano Sakura-mikuji” consists of a cherry blossom-shaped omikuji and a set of tanzaku (paper strips) with messages that are selected from the 20 rare varieties of cherry blossoms found at Hirano Shrine.
The omikuji is folded into a bud shape, and when opened, it takes the shape of a fully blooming cherry petal. This cute-looking omikuji is popular among spring visitors to the shrine.
When you visit Hirano Shrine, why not try telling your fortune with the cherry blossom omikuji?
How to access
- Get off at ” Kitano Shiraume-cho ” station on the Keifuku Electric Railway Kitano Line and walk 7 minutes.
- Kyoto City Bus ” Kinugasa Gakko-mae ” stop, 3 min. walk
Parking for 17 cars is available on the northeast corner of the east side of the street.
Image courtesy of Cherry Blossom Pictures of Kyoto
