Cherry blossoms in Shinsen-en|Blooming status 2024

神泉苑の桜

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Shinsen-en is the oldest historical garden in Heian-kyo, located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and is known as the birthplace of Hanami, or flower viewing, as Emperor Saga held a cherry blossom viewing in 812.
Kyoto pronunciation
Someiyoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees surround the pond, providing a beautiful cherry blossom view in spring.

Cherry Blossoms in Shinsen-en

Cherry blossoms in Shinsen-en
Blooming Status 2024
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Basic Information

Cherry blossom spot Shinsen-en
Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March – early April
Types of cherry trees Yaezakura (double cherry blossoms), Someiyoshino (someiyoshino), shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)
Opening hours 6:30 – 20:00
Admission Fee Free of charge
Light up No light-up
Parking lot
Location: 166 Monzen-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8306, Japan 166 Monzen-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8306, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)75-821-1466 075-821-1466
Official websitehttp://www.shinsenen.org/

Features and Highlights

  • Known as the birthplace of Hanami
  • Cherry blossoms surround the pond.
  • Red seals are available only during the cherry blossom season
  • Calm atmosphere that preserves the atmosphere of Heian-kyo

The highlight of cherry blossom viewing at Shinsen-en is that visitors can enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the oldest historical garden of Heian-kyo. Around 100 cherry trees are planted around the garden pond, and they bloom beautifully from early to mid-April every year. The beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms and the garden pond is truly spectacular. Shinsen-en is also one of the most beautiful parks in Japan.

Shinsen-en is also known as the birthplace of Hanami in Japan. It is said that cherry blossom viewing began in 812 when Emperor Saga went to Shinsen-en to appreciate cherry blossoms.

At Shinsen-en, visitors can obtain a limited time-only red seal with the inscription “Cherry Blossom Banquet” until late April every year.

神泉苑の桜
神泉苑の桜

How to access

  • Subway Tozai Line “Nijojo-mae” station (3 min. walk)
  • 8-minute walk from Nijojo Station on the JR Sanyo Line

Cherry blossom spots in the area

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Nijo Castle (8 min. walk)
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Video: Cherry Blossoms at Nijo Castle The latest video is also available!
2024.03.30 桜の開花状況

Summary

Shinsen-en Garden is the oldest historical garden in Heian-kyo and is known as the birthplace of cherry blossom viewing in Japan. The beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms surrounding the garden pond is truly spectacular.

Visit Shinsen-en and enjoy the elegant atmosphere of Heian-kyo.