Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen|What are the blooming conditions in spring 2024? Latest video clips!

京都御苑の桜

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Kyoto Gyoen is a vast park located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. Located around the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the park is home to approximately 50,000 trees. Cherry blossoms are one of them, and there are about 1,100 cherry trees scattered throughout the park.
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From late March to late April, Kyoto Gyoen is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, with many different varieties of cherry trees in full bloom!

Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen

Cherry blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen
Blooming Status 2024
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You can also enjoy a video of the plum blossoms at their best in March. Please enjoy the video as well as the view of the garden.

Photo taken in March 2024

Basic Information

Cherry blossom spot Kyoto Imperial Garden
Best time to see cherry blossoms Late March to late April
Number of cherry treesApprox. 1,100 (weeping cherry, mountain cherry, sato cherry, etc.)
Opening hours All day
Admission fee Free of charge
Lighting up No lights
Parking lots 2 parking lots available (fee required)
Location: 3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan 3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
TEL: +81-75-211-6348 075-211-6348
Official websitehttps://kyotogyoen.go.jp/

Features and Highlights

  • A cherry blossom viewing spot that marks the beginning of the cherry blossom season in Kyoto
  • Don’t miss the delicate weeping cherry blossoms of the Konoe Residence Ruins
  • Demizu cherry blossoms are one of the earliest blooming cherry trees in Kyoto
  • Goshuri-gatari-no-sakura (cherry blossoms at the return of the car), which Emperor Gosui wanted to see again and made his car turn back

The highlight of the cherry blossoms in Kyoto Gyoen is the weeping cherry tree at the site of the Konoe Residence. These cherry trees are known as the earliest blooming cherry trees in Kyoto, and are at their best in late March. The reflection of the delicate weeping cherry blossoms on the pond is quite magical.

The Izumi cherry trees also bloom early and are at their best at about the same time as the weeping cherry trees at the Konoe Residence Ruins. There are also a variety of late-blooming cherry trees, such as the Mikoromoi and Mikuruma-ganeshi cherry trees, which can be enjoyed until late April.

In addition to someiyoshino cherry trees, the Kyoto Gyoen garden is planted with a variety of cherry trees, including yamazakura and shidarezakura. Therefore, visitors can enjoy cherry blossom viewing over a long period of time, from early bloomers to late bloomers.

京都御苑の桜
Weeping cherry trees at the Konoe Residence Site

How to access

  • 5 min. walk from “Marutamachi” or “Imadegawa” of Subway Karasuma Line

Parking: 2 parking lots (approx. 200 cars, 800 yen for 3 hours, 100 yen per 30 minutes thereafter)

Cherry blossom spots in the area

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Myokenji Temple (20-minute walk)
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Cherry blossoms at Myokenji|Blooming status 2024
2024.03.11 桜の開花状況
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Honmanji Temple (22 min. walk)
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Cherry blossoms at Honman-ji|Blooming 2024
2024.03.18 桜の開花状況

Summary

Kyoto Gyoen is a recommended spot to enjoy the spring in Kyoto. Cherry trees of various varieties are in full bloom, marking the beginning of the cherry blossom season in Kyoto. The delicate weeping cherry blossoms of the Konoe Residence Ruins, the cherry blossoms of Demizu, the cherry blossoms of Mikurumaeshi, and the double-flowered cherry blossoms are just a few of the many highlights.

We hope you will visit the Kyoto Gyoen and enjoy the spring in Kyoto.