Cherry blossoms at Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple|Flowers in bloom 2024

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Daikakuji Temple is a historic temple built on the site of Emperor Saga’s detached palace. Within the temple grounds is Osawa Pond, the oldest man-made forest spring in Japan, and cherry trees are planted around the pond for a distance of 1 km.
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Usually at its best from late March to early April, the collaboration of cherry blossoms and the pond is breathtakingly beautiful!

Cherry Blossoms at Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple

Cherry blossoms at Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple
Blooming Status 2024
Past peak bloom

Basic Information

Cherry blossom spot Kyusaga Gosho Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple
Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March – early April
Number of cherry treesAbout 500 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, yamazakura, etc.)
Opening hours 9:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:30)
Admission Fee Odo area: Adults 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
Osawa Pond area: Adults 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
Light-up No lights
Parking lot Yes (500 yen/2h, 30 cars)
Location 4 Saga-Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8411
TEL: +81-75-871-0071 075-871-0071
Official websitehttp://www.daikakuji.or.jp/
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Features and Highlights

  • A cherry blossom viewing spot surrounded by the elegant atmosphere of the Heian period
  • Spectacular view of cherry blossoms reflected in the pond
  • Magnificent weeping cherry blossoms in front of the Imperial Gate
  • Collaboration of cherry blossoms and water lilies

The highlight of Daikakuji Temple is Osawa Pond, the oldest man-made forest spring in Japan. Cherry trees are planted around the pond for about 1 km, and the best time to view them is usually from late March to early April. The collaboration between the cherry trees and the pond is breathtakingly beautiful. In particular, the weeping cherry tree in front of the Teshimon Gate attracts many visitors with its magnificent blossoms.

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In addition, water lilies are planted in Osawa Pond, and visitors can enjoy the collaboration of cherry blossoms and water lilies. The cherry blossoms at Daikakuji Temple are very tasteful and surrounded by the elegant atmosphere of the Heian period. During the cherry blossom season, many people visit the temple to enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

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大覚寺の桜

Event Information

Kado Matsuri (Flower Arrangement Festival)

The Ikebana Festival” is held for three days in mid-April every year, and many ikebana arrangements are displayed on the temple grounds.

The festival includes a flower arrangement display, the “Ryutogekishu Boat” at Osawa Pond, which is held only twice a year, a flower offering ceremony, a tea ceremony, and various pujas, all held in an elegant setting, just like a Heian-style picture scroll.

Events Saga Emperor Houken Kado Matsuri (Flower Arrangement Festival )
Schedule Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2024
Hours 10:00-16:00 (last day ends at 15:00)

How to access

  • City bus “Daikakuji” stop, several minutes walk
  • Randen “Saga” station alighting, 20 minutes on foot

Parking: 40 cars can be parked in the Daikakuji Temple parking lot for 500 yen for up to 2 hours for private cars of visitors

Popular nearby spots

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Nison-in Temple (19 min. walk)
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Cherry blossoms at Nison-in|Status of blooming 2024
2024.03.11 桜の開花状況

Summary

Daikakuji Temple is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot surrounded by the elegant atmosphere of the Heian period. During the cherry blossom season, many people visit the temple to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. Daikakuji Temple also holds events during the cherry blossom season.

Please visit Daikakuji Temple and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms.