Cherry blossoms at Ubouin｜Blooming 2024

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Ubouin Temple, located in Nishijin, Kyoto, is known for its late-blooming cherry blossoms.

Kyoto pronunciation

The precincts of the shrine are filled with rare cherry blossoms, such as the green cherry tree called Gyoikou and the double-flowered joy cherry tree, which heralds the arrival of spring.

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Cherry blossoms at Upoin Temple

Blooming Status 2024

Past peak bloom

Basic Information

Features and Highlights

• Enjoy the afterglow of spring with late-blooming cherry blossoms
• Enjoy the rare cherry blossoms of Mikoro-zakura
• Fantastic atmosphere with cherry blossoms in the precincts of the shrine
• Beautiful collaboration of cherry blossoms and historical buildings

Goromoizakura: A rare cherry tree with light green petals. It was named “Goyo-Yellow” because it resembles the color of a nobleman’s garment. As time goes by, the color changes from the center of the flower to red.

Joy cherry tree: A double-flowered cherry tree of the same species as the Omuro-zakura at Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage site. Its short stature allows visitors to appreciate the blossoms up close.

Shougetsu-zakura: Cherry blossoms with pale pink petals. At night, the flowers are illuminated by moonlight, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

How to access

• From JR Kyoto Station, take City Bus No. 206 to “Senbon Neutral Sell” and walk 5 minutes.
• From Omiya Station on the Hankyu Line, take the 203 city bus to “Imadegawa Jofukuji” and get off at “Imadegawa Jofukuji” (5-minute walk).

Soak in the afterglow of spring at the late-blooming cherry blossoms at Amahouin Temple

The late-blooming cherry blossoms at Amaho-in Temple are a fantastically beautiful way to end the cherry blossom season in Kyoto. Enjoy the lingering springtime atmosphere, surrounded by cherry petals that fill the precincts of the temple, and enjoy a space where history and nature merge.