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Cherry Blossoms at Toji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Toji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 200 trees (double-stemmed weeping cherry trees, Someiyoshino cherry trees, Kawazu cherry trees, etc.) |
| Opening hours | 8:00-17:00 |
| Admission fee | Free (admission fee is charged during the spring special exhibition) |
| Light-up | Yes |
| Parking lot | Paid parking available |
| Location: 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan | 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-8473 |
| Phone number: +81-75-691-3325 | 075-691-3325 |
| Official website | https://toji.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Collaboration of the tallest five-story pagoda and cherry blossoms in Japan
- The 120-year-old “Fuji-zakura” tree is a sight to behold.
- Fantastic illumination of cherry blossoms at night
- The vast precincts of the temple with approximately 200 cherry trees in full bloom
With a height of 13 meters and a branch length of 10 meters, Fuji-zakura cherry trees are in full bloom as if they are nestled up against the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan. The sight is truly breathtaking and one of the most representative spring scenes in Kyoto.
During the spring special opening period, the Fuji-zakura and the five-story pagoda are illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The collaboration of the cherry blossoms reflected in the pond and the illuminated five-story pagoda is breathtaking.
In addition to Fuji-zakura, there are about 200 other cherry trees planted on the temple grounds, including Someiyoshino and Kawazu-zakura. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of various cherry blossoms as they stroll through the vast precincts of the temple.
Event Information
Spring Special Open House
From late March to mid-April every year, the temple is open for nighttime viewing and illumination. During these periods, visitors can tour the auditorium and the Treasure House, which are normally inaccessible, for a fee.
How to access
- Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Kyoto Sta.
- Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Toji Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
- Kyoto City Bus “Toji Higashimon-mae” or “Toji Nishimon-mae” stop
Enjoy cherry blossoms at To-ji Temple in spring, when there is plenty to see and do!
To-ji Temple offers a collaboration of 120-year-old Fuji cherry trees and the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan. You can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms that symbolize spring in Kyoto.
The temple also offers a variety of spring events such as lighting up the cherry blossoms at night and special spring openings.
