This page provides the latest information oncherry blossoms andnighttime illumination atKiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan, for the year 2024!
| Name | Cherry blossoms at Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kiyomizu-dera no Sakura) |
| Size | About 1,000 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, Yamazakura, etc.) |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to early April |
| Hours of visitation | Regular hours: 6:00 – 18:00 Spring night hours: 6:00 – 21:30 (March 23 – March 31) |
| Admission | Adults 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen |
| Access | Kyoto City Bus ” Kiyomizu-michi ” stop, 8 min. walk 10 min. walk from Gojozaka bus stop by Kyoto City Bus. |
| Parking lot | Use nearby parking lots |
| Light-up | Special spring nighttime viewing: Light up (March 23 – March 31) |
| Location | 1-294, Kiyomizu 1-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan |
| TEL: 075-551-1234 | 075-551-1234 |
| Official website | https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/ |
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Characteristics of Cherry Blossoms at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Gorgeous crowds of tourists
- Beautiful interplay of more than 1,000 cherry trees and the temple
- Fantastic nighttime illumination
The sight of more than 1,000 cherry trees in full bloom on the temple grounds is breathtaking. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is crowded with tourists in springtime to catch a glimpse of such a spectacular view.
Visitors can enjoy Kiyomizu-dera Temple’s cherry blossoms from various angles, but the most popular is the special nighttime viewing in spring!
Highlights
Spring Night Special Viewing
Every spring, Kiyomizu-dera Temple holds a “Spring Night Special Viewing,” during which visitors can view the cherry blossoms at night, lit up with lights. This “special nighttime viewing” is held only twice a year, in spring and fall, and attracts a large number of visitors each year.
During the special viewing, Kiyomizu-dera Temple emits a ray of blue light. This light represents the mercy of the Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), and the fantastic atmosphere enhances the charm of the cherry blossoms.
How to get there
To get to Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, take the Kyoto City Bus and get off at ” Kiyomizu-michi ” or ” Gojozaka “.
Video of Special Viewing
This is a video of the 2023 Autumn Special Viewing at Kiyomizu-Dera Temple. You can see beautiful autumn leaves lit up.
Image courtesy of Cherry Blossom Pictures of Kyoto
