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Cherry Blossoms at Joujakkoji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Jojakkoji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Types of cherry trees | Cherry blossoms (yamazakura), higan shidare-zakura (weeping cherry), benishidare-zakura (red-stemmed weeping cherry) |
| Hours of operation | 9:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:30) |
| Admission fee | 500 yen |
| Light up | None |
| Parking lot | -Parking lot |
| Location | 3 Saga-Okurayama Ogura-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8397, Japan |
| TEL | 075-861-0435 |
| Official website | https://jojakko-ji.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Cherry blossom viewing in a quiet environment away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto
- Beautiful collaboration of Dabotou (pagoda) and cherry blossoms
- Enjoy the camellias, azaleas, and other flowering plants that adorn the temple grounds
- Fantastic collaboration of moss garden and cherry blossoms
As you enter the temple grounds, you will first see a large weeping cherry tree on the left side. This several hundred year old tree with its magnificent drooping branches is a sight to behold. Further in, large yamazakura trees stand in a row, their pale pink flowers in full bloom.
The Taho-to (pagoda), located in the center of the temple grounds, is also famous for its cherry blossoms. Reddish-brown weeping cherry trees planted around the pagoda color the precincts with bright crimson. Visitors who climb the stairs and look down from the pagoda can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto over the cherry blossoms.
Also, Joujakkoji Temple has a moss garden, which creates a fantastic atmosphere with the cherry blossoms. The contrast between the green of the moss and the pink of the cherry blossoms is breathtaking.
How to access
- 15 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
- 20 min. walk from “Arashiyama” station on Keifuku Railway and Ranzanmoto Line
Popular nearby spots
Enjoy spring at the hidden cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto, “Jojakkoji Temple
Jōjakkō-ji Temple is a hidden spot where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms in a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. The temple offers many highlights, such as the large cherry blossom trees that adorn the temple grounds, the coexistence with the moss garden, and the spectacular view from the Taho-to (pagoda).
When you are on a cherry blossom tour of Kyoto, be sure to visit Jojakkoji Temple and immerse yourself in its beauty.
