Cherry Blossoms at Nanzenji Temple|Blooming Status 2024

南禅寺の桜

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Let me introduce you to the cherry blossoms at Nanzenji Temple, one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto.
Kyoto pronunciation
It’s famous for about 200 cherry trees blooming in the vast precincts of the temple, adding color to Kyoto in spring!

Cherry Blossoms at Nanzenji Temple

Cherry blossoms at Nanzenji Temple
Blooming Status 2024
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Basic Information

Cherry blossom spot Nanzenji Temple
Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March – early April
Number of cherry treesAbout 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
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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 websitehttps://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.

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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.

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Keage Incline (approx. 13 min. walk)

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Philosopher’s Path (approx. 16 min. on foot)

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Heian Jingu Shrine (approx. 18 min. on foot)

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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.