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Cherry Blossoms at Nanzenji Temple
Basic Information
Cherry blossom spot | Nanzenji Temple |
Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
Number of cherry trees | About 200 trees |
Opening hours | 8:40-16:30 |
Admission fee | Free (some facilities require an admission fee) Hojo Garden: Adults 600 yen, High school students 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen Sanmon Gate: Adults 600 yen, High school students 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen For more details, click here. |
Light up | No light-up |
Parking lot | No parking lot |
Location: 86 Fukuchi-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8435 | 86 Fukuchi-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan |
Phone number: 075-771-0365 | 075-771-0365 |
Official website | https://nanzenji.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Sanmon Gate, with its “magnificent view or not?
- Beautiful Hojo Garden by Enshu Kobori
- Suijukaku (Waterway Pavilion), famous as a location for TV dramas
- Cherry blossom trees along the former Keage Incline
Climbing up to the Sanmon gate, one of the most spectacular views in Kyoto can be seen. The gate of Nanzenji Temple and the rows of cherry trees can be seen at a glance, and the city of Kyoto can be seen over the cherry blossoms. The approach straight from the Sanmon gate to the Dharma Hall and the large cherry trees on the approach to the Hojo are also breathtaking.
The Hojo Garden is known as a masterpiece of karesansui (dry landscape garden). It is a tranquil space with white sand and stones, and cherry blossoms add color to the garden during the cherry blossom season.
How to get there
- City Bus “Higashi-tenno-machi” or “Nanzenji/Eikando-michi” stop, 10 min. walk.
- Subway: 10 minutes walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Line
- Car: 20 minutes by car from Kyoto Higashi IC
Parking lot for 12 regular cars is available.
Popular nearby spots
Keage Incline (approx. 13 min. walk)
Philosopher’s Path (approx. 16 min. on foot)
Heian Jingu Shrine (approx. 18 min. on foot)
Conclusion
Nanzenji Temple is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, where historical buildings and beautiful cherry blossoms are in harmony.
Enjoy the springtime atmosphere of Kyoto while enjoying the spectacular view from the Sanmon Gate and the Hojo Garden.