The latest information on the blooming of cherry blossoms at Sanzenin Temple in the spring of 2024!

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Cherry blossoms at Sanzenin Temple
Blooming Status 2024
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Sanzenin Temple is said to be a little late in blooming cherry blossoms, and from late March to April, about 100 cherry trees turn bright pink and show various expressions!

Name Cherry blossoms at Sanzenin Temple
SizeAbout 100 cherry trees (yamazakura, someiyoshino, weeping cherry)
Best time to visit Late March ~ Mid April
Hours of visitation March ~ December 7: 08:30 ~ 17:00
December 8 ~ February: 09:00 ~ 16:30
Open all year round
Admission Adults: 700 yen, Junior and senior high school students: 400 yen, Elementary school students: 150 yen
Access Kyoto Bus ” Ohara ” stop, 10 min. walk
Parking lot Use nearby parking lots
Light up Not available
Location 540 Ohara Raigaiin-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1242
Phone: 075-744-2531 075-744-2531
Official websitehttp://www.sanzenin.or.jp/

Highlights

Amazing weeping cherry blossoms

You can see large and beautiful weeping cherry trees in front of the temple gate and in the inner sanctuary. Their dignity and graceful appearance will surely leave a lasting impression on visitors!

The image shows the cherry blossoms at a time when they are a little past their best. You can enjoy both the blossoms of rhododendrons in full bloom and the cherry blossoms together.

How to access

To access Sanzenin Temple, take the Kyoto Bus from the ” Ohara ” stop and walk about 10 minutes.

Parking around Sanzenin Temple

There is no free parking at Sanzenin Temple, so you will need to use paid parking in the area. However, many parking lots offer relatively reasonable rates, such as “500 yen per day,” so feel free to use them.

Image courtesy of Kyoto Free Photography