Cherry blossoms at Ryoanji|Blooming 2024

龍安寺の石庭とシダレザクラ

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Ryoan-ji Temple is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot that symbolizes spring in Kyoto. Around 400 cherry trees bloom around the famous dry landscape garden ”Ishiwa” (stone garden), which is registered as a World Heritage site. There are various types of cherry trees such as weeping cherry trees and Someiyoshino cherry trees.
Kyoto pronunciation
Ryoan-ji Temple, adorned with beautiful cherry blossoms, is a springtime tradition in Kyoto!

Cherry Blossoms at Ryoanji Temple

Cherry blossoms at Ryoanji Temple
Blooming Status 2024
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Basic Information

Cherry blossom spot Ryoanji Temple
Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March to early April
Number of cherry treesAbout 400 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, weeping cherry, mountain cherry, etc.)
Opening hours March-November: 8:00-17:00
December – February: 8:30 – 16:30
Admission Fee Adults: 600 yen, High school students: 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
Light-up No lights
Parking lot Standard car: 80 spaces
Buses: 20
Free within 1 hour for visitors only
Location: 13 Goryonoshita-cho, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8001 13 Goryonoshita-cho, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8001
Phone: 075-463-2216 075-463-2216
Official websitehttp://www.ryoanji.jp/top.html

Features and Highlights

  • Red weeping cherry trees seen through the stone garden
  • Someiyoshino cherry trees around Kyoyoike Pond
  • Yaeyoshino cherry trees and mountain cherry trees adorn the precincts of Ryoanji Temple.

The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Ryoan-ji Temple is the red weeping cherry trees seen over the stone garden. The red blossoms reflected in the white sand of the stone garden are truly a spectacular sight.

The Someiyoshino cherry trees around Kagayoike Pond are also a must-see. The 2,500-tsubo pond is the symbol of Ryoan-ji Temple, and in spring it is filled with cherry blossoms. The double-flowered cherry trees and mountain cherry trees that decorate the grounds of Ryoan-ji are also worth seeing, each with its own unique flavor.

龍安寺・駐車場の桜
Cherry blossoms in the parking lot
龍安寺の八重桜と枝垂れ桜
Yaezakura and weeping cherry blossoms
龍安寺の石庭とシダレザクラ
Stone garden and weeping cherry blossoms
龍安寺の石庭とシダレザクラ

How to access

  • Short walk from JR Bus ” Ryoanji-mae ” Bus Stop
  • Short walk from Ryoanji-mae bus stop by city bus
  • Randen/Kitano line ” Ryoanji ” alighting, 5 min. walk

If you are driving, visitors to Ryoanji can use the parking lot for free within 1 hour.

Cherry blossom spots in the area

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Ninna-ji Temple (13 min. walk)
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Cherry blossoms at Ninna-ji Temple|Blooming 2024
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Hirano Shrine (20-minute walk)
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Summary

Ryoan-ji Temple represents the cherry blossom scenery of the ancient capital Kyoto. The stone garden in the Hojo Garden is known around the world, but in spring it is also a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. The temple grounds are filled with a variety of cherry blossoms, including weeping cherry trees in the stone garden, a tunnel of cherry blossoms in Kagayoike Pond, and red weeping cherry trees.

Why not visit Ryoan-ji Temple to see the famous cherry blossoms loved by the people of the ancient capital, relax your body and soul with the view of the mountains in the distance, and enjoy the beauty of the Japanese garden?