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Cherry Blossoms in Maruyama Park
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Maruyama Park |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 680 trees |
| Types of cherry trees | Someiyoshino, weeping cherry |
| Hours of operation | Free admission |
| Admission Fee | Free of charge |
| Lighting up | Yes |
| Parking lot | Adjacent municipal parking lot (approx. 130 cars, 260 yen per 30 min.) |
| Location: Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0071 | Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0071 |
| TEL | 075-561-1778 |
| Official website | https://kyoto-maruyama-park.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with a sense of history in the oldest park in Kyoto City.
- Enjoy cherry blossoms from various angles in the elegant circular garden
- Cherry blossoms are illuminated at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere
Maruyama Park is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms. The weeping cherry tree called ” Gion Shidare-zakura,” which rises in the center of the park, is a famous tree that is 87 years old. The pale pink flowers blooming from the drooping branches are reflected on the surface of the water, creating a spectacular sight.
The park also has a garden with a pond garden, a pond garden by Jihei Ogawa, which creates a beautiful harmony between the cherry blossoms and the pond. Sit by the pond and enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms and the garden.
At night, the garden is illuminated, creating a magical world of cherry blossoms at night. The lights of the bonbori (paper lanterns) illuminate the cherry blossoms, giving them a different beauty from that of the daytime.
Shidare-zakura (weeping cherry) lights up
Visitors can enjoy the fantastic nighttime cherry blossom lighting up in Maruyama Park!
| Events | Shidare-zakura (weeping cherry tree) lighting up |
| Schedule | Saturday, March 23 – Sunday, April 7, 2024 |
| Hours | 18:00-22:00 |
How to access
- City Bus “Gion” stop, approx. 3 min. walk
- Keihan Electric Railway ” Gion Shijo ” station alighting, approx. 9 min. walk
- Hankyu Railway “Kyoto Kawaramachi” station alighting, about 10 minutes on foot
Cherry blossom viewing spots in the area
Summary
Cherry blossoms in Maruyama Park are a springtime tradition in Kyoto. Enjoy the spring atmosphere of Kyoto while admiring the cherry blossoms in full bloom in this historic park.
Please also visit other cherry blossom viewing spots in the vicinity to fully enjoy the cherry blossom tour in Kyoto.
