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Cherry blossoms in bloom at Kyoto Botanical Garden
Meanwhile, you can enjoy a video of the plum blossoms at their best in March. Please take a look.
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Kyoto Botanical Garden |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 500 trees (someiyoshino, yaebenishidare, kanhizakura, kikuzakura, and 170 other species) |
| Hours of operation | 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:00) |
| Admission fee | Adults 200 yen, High school students 150 yen, Junior high school students and younger / 70 years old and older / disabled persons free |
| Light-up | Yes (see event information below) |
| Parking lot | 150 spaces for standard cars ( 300 yen within 1 hour for standard cars ~ maximum 1200 yen, 2550 yen for buses) |
| Location | Shimogamo-Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-0823 |
| TEL: 075-701-0141 | 075-701-0141 |
| Official website | http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/plant/ |
Features of Cherry Blossoms at Kyoto Botanical Garden
- About 180 varieties and 500 cherry trees are in full bloom.
- Many varieties of cherry trees can be enjoyed, including Someiyoshino and crimson weeping cherry trees
- Fantastic nighttime cherry blossom lighting
- Cherry blossoms can be viewed over a long period of time from early March to late April
Particularly worth seeing is the cherry blossom grove that stretches behind the front gate. Someiyoshino and yaeveni weeping cherry blossoms cover the overhead, creating a spectacular view.
The park is also planted with rare species such as the turmeric and the giant oohara willowherb.
Spring Event Information
Bulb Begonia Exhibition
This is an annual spring event held from late March to early April.
During this period, approximately 300 colorful bulbous begonia pots are displayed in the greenhouse. Begonias are bulb plants native to South America, characterized by their bright and gorgeous flowers. At the bulb begonia exhibition, visitors can enjoy begonias of various shapes and colors, such as double-flowered and frilled begonias.
During the exhibition, there will also be a bulb begonia cultivation workshop and sales event, so visitors can learn how to grow begonias and purchase begonias of their own choice.
The Bulb Begonia Exhibition is a spectacular event that will make you feel the arrival of spring. When you visit the Kyoto Botanical Garden, please be sure to see the exhibition of bulbous begonias!
Cherry Blossoms Light Up at Night
The Kyoto Botanical Garden will light up the cherry blossoms at night. About 300 cherry trees will be lit up to create a fantastic atmosphere.
| Event | Cherry Blossom Light-up |
| Location | Kyoto Botanical Garden |
| Schedule | March 23 (Saturday) – April 7 (Sunday), 2024 |
| Hours | Sunset – 21:00 (admission until 20:00) |
How to access
The Kyoto Botanical Garden is conveniently accessible by Kyoto City Subway.
- City Subway Karasuma Line ” Kitayama ” Station Exit #3
- 10 minutes on foot from Kitaoji Station on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
By car: 30 minutes from the Kyoto Minami/Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway.
Paid parking for 150 regular cars is available.
Enjoy a variety of cherry blossoms at the Botanical Garden!
Kyoto Botanical Garden is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot. Various varieties of cherry blossoms are in full bloom and can be enjoyed over a long period of time. There are also a variety of events such as nighttime cherry blossom lighting and bulbous begonia exhibitions.
Please visit during your spring sightseeing in Kyoto.
