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Cherry Blossoms at Kenninji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Kenninji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 10 (Someiyoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees) |
| Opening hours | 10:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:30) |
| Admission | Precincts: Free Honbo entrance fee: Adults: 600 yen, Junior and senior high school students: 300 yen, Elementary school students: 200 yen There are no cherry blossoms in the Honbo viewing area. |
| Light-up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | Yes (45 cars, 400 yen/hour) |
| Location | 584 Komatsu-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0811 |
| TEL: 075-561-6363 | 075-561-6363 |
| Official website | https://www.kenninji.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Japan’s oldest Zen temple and a quiet cherry blossom viewing spot
- A wide variety of cherry trees are in full bloom.
- Pretty weeping cherry trees adorn the temple grounds
- Cherry blossoms falling on Hojo Pond
Kenninji Temple is known as the oldest Zen temple in Japan, and its tranquil precincts are famous for its cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms falling on Hojo Pond are especially beautiful in the pleasant breeze. The weeping cherry trees that cover the tea monument of Eisai Zenji, the founder of Kenninji Temple and the man who spread the culture of tea ceremony in Japan, also make a very favorable impression. Other cherry trees of various kinds are in full bloom in the precincts of the temple, allowing visitors to enjoy the diversity of cherry blossoms.
How to access
- Get off at Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Railway and walk 10 minutes.
- Hankyu Railway ” Kyoto Kawaramachi ” Station alighting, 15 minutes on foot
- City Bus ” Higashiyama Yasui ” stop, 5 min. walk
Parking: 400 yen/hour, 45 cars can be parked. Free 1-hour parking ticket is issued to visitors who pay for the Dharma Hall.
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Summary
The cherry blossoms at Kenninji Temple create a serene atmosphere befitting the oldest Zen temple in Japan. The dainty weeping cherry trees that adorn the temple grounds are a true symbol of cherry blossoms in Kyoto.
We encourage you to visit the cherry blossoms at Kenninji Temple during your sightseeing tour of Kyoto.
