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Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen
You can also enjoy a video of the plum blossoms at their best in March. Please enjoy the video as well as the view of the garden.
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Kyoto Imperial Garden |
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | Late March to late April |
| Number of cherry trees | Approx. 1,100 (weeping cherry, mountain cherry, sato cherry, etc.) |
| Opening hours | All day |
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
| Lighting up | No lights |
| Parking lots | 2 parking lots available (fee required) |
| Location: 3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan | 3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan |
| TEL: +81-75-211-6348 | 075-211-6348 |
| Official website | https://kyotogyoen.go.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- A cherry blossom viewing spot that marks the beginning of the cherry blossom season in Kyoto
- Don’t miss the delicate weeping cherry blossoms of the Konoe Residence Ruins
- Demizu cherry blossoms are one of the earliest blooming cherry trees in Kyoto
- Goshuri-gatari-no-sakura (cherry blossoms at the return of the car), which Emperor Gosui wanted to see again and made his car turn back
The highlight of the cherry blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen is the weeping cherry tree at the site of the Konoe Residence. These cherry trees are known as the earliest blooming cherry trees in Kyoto, and are at their best in late March. The reflection of the delicate weeping cherry blossoms on the pond is quite magical.
The Izumi cherry trees also bloom early and are at their best at about the same time as the weeping cherry trees at the Konoe Residence Ruins. There are also a variety of late-blooming cherry trees, such as the Mikoromoi and Mikuruma-ganeshi cherry trees, which can be enjoyed until late April.
In addition to someiyoshino cherry trees, the Kyoto Gyoen garden is planted with a variety of cherry trees, including yamazakura and shidarezakura. Therefore, visitors can enjoy cherry blossom viewing over a long period of time, from early bloomers to late bloomers.
How to access
- 5 min. walk from “Marutamachi” or “Imadegawa” of Subway Karasuma Line
Parking: 2 parking lots (approx. 200 cars, 800 yen for 3 hours, 100 yen per 30 minutes thereafter)
Cherry blossom spots in the area
Summary
Kyoto Gyoen is a recommended spot to enjoy the spring in Kyoto. Cherry trees of various varieties are in full bloom, marking the beginning of the cherry blossom season in Kyoto. The delicate weeping cherry blossoms of the Konoe Residence Ruins, the cherry blossoms of Demizu, the cherry blossoms of Mikurumaeshi, and the double-flowered cherry blossoms are just a few of the many highlights.
We hope you will visit the Kyoto Gyoen and enjoy the spring in Kyoto.
