Yamashina Sosui|Cherry blossoms in bloom 2024

山科疏水の桜

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The cherry blossom trees along the Biwako Sosui Canal and the rape blossoms spreading all over the area will add color to the spring in Kyoto.
Kyoto pronunciation
The 4-km promenade offers a dreamlike scene of tunnels of cherry blossoms and carpets of bright yellow.

Cherry Blossoms in Yamashina Sosui

Cherry blossoms in Yamashina Canal
Blooming Status 2024
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Basic Information

Cherry blossom spotYamashina Sosui
Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March – Early April
Number of cherry treesAbout 600 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, etc.)
Total lengthApprox. 4km
Hours of operation 24 hours
Admission fee Free of charge
Light up No lights
Parking lot No parking lot
Location 607 Aju-bambanohigashimachi, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8006, Japan
Official websitehttps://biwakososui.city.kyoto.lg.jp/place/detail/10
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Features & Highlights

  • Kyoto’s hidden beauty
  • Cherry blossom tunnel and rape blossoms
  • Collaboration with historical buildings
  • Ideal for hiking and walking in spring

The cherry trees along the Biwako Sosui Canal are mainly Someiyoshino cherry trees, and their pale pink flowers line the canal like a tunnel. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the petals of the blossoms are scattered, creating a fantastic scene as if snow is falling.

Vivid yellow rape blossoms bloom at the foot of the cherry blossoms, adding color to the springtime scenery. Enjoy the contrast between the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms as you stroll along the promenade.

山科疏水の桜
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How to get there

  • Get off at Yamashina Subway Station and walk north for about 10 minutes.
  • Get off at Shinomiya Station, Keihan Yamashina Station, or Goryo Station, and walk about 10 minutes north.

Cherry blossom spots in the area

Bishamondo (about 5 min. walk)

A historic temple with about 40 cherry trees in full bloom.

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Nanzenji Temple (about 18 minutes by car)

Famous for Sanmon Gate, one of the three main gates of Kyoto, with approximately 200 cherry trees.

Ideal for spring walking.

The rows of cherry trees along the Biwako Sosui Canal are one of the most beautiful spots in Kyoto, with beautiful contrasts between cherry blossoms and rape blossoms. Strolling along the 4-km promenade, you can fully enjoy the contrast of cherry blossoms in full bloom and rapeseed blossoms.

There are other cherry blossom viewing spots nearby, such as Bishamondō Hall, so you can fully enjoy Kyoto in springtime if you visit them together.