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Cherry Blossoms at Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Kyusaga Gosho Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 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 website | http://www.daikakuji.or.jp/ |
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.
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.
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
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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.
