5 recommended cherry blossom spots in Kyoto City’s Nishikyo Ward

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Here are five recommended cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy in Saikyo-ku, Kyoto City!

(1) Shojo (formal ceremony)

Cherry blossoms at Shoho-ji Temple|Blooming 2024
Cherry Blossoms at Shoboji Temple Basic Information Cherry blossom spot Shoboji Temple Best time to see cherry blossoms Early April to mid-April Types of cherry trees Yaezakura (double cherry blossoms), Someiyoshino (someiyoshino), mountain cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms Hours of operation 9:00 – 17:00 (reception closes at 16:30) Admission fee 300 yen Light-up None Parking…

2) Oharano Shrine

Oharano Shrine|Cherry blossoms in bloom 2024
Cherry Blossoms at Oharano Shrine Basic Information Cherry blossom spot Oharano Shrine Best time to see the cherry blossoms Early April to mid-April Number of cherry treesAbout 100 trees (weeping cherry, someiyoshino, yamazakura) Opening hours All day Admission fee Free of charge Lighting up No lights Parking lot Yes (500 yen) Location: 1152 Minamikasuga-cho, Oharano, Nishikyo-ku, K…

3) Hozukyo

Cherry blossoms in Kameoka and Hozukyo|Blooming status 2024, information on Hozugawa river cruise and Sagano trolley!
Cherry Blossoms in Hozukyo Basic Information Cherry blossom spotHozukyo Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March to mid-April Types of cherry trees Someiyoshino cherry, yamazakura cherry Light up No lights Parking lot Yes (free of charge, approx. 80 cars) Location Kita Matsuoyama, Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 610-0000, Japan Features and Highlights Cherry bloss…

(4) Jyurinji Temple

Cherry blossoms at Jyurinji|Blooming 2024
Cherry Blossoms at Jyurinji Temple Basic Information Cherry blossom spot Jurinji Temple Best time to see the cherry blossoms Late March – early April Number of cherry trees 1 (weeping cherry tree) Hours of operation 9:00-17:00 Admission fee 400 yen Lighting up No light-up Parking lot Available (free of charge) Location 481, Oharano Koshio-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 610-1133, Japan TEL…

(5) Zempuji Temple

Cherry blossoms at Zempuji|Blooming 2024
Cherry Blossoms at Zenpuji Temple Basic Information Cherry blossom spot Zenpuji Temple (Yoshimine-dera) Best time to see the cherry blossoms Early April to late April Number of cherry treesAbout 100 trees Opening hours 8:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:45) Admission fee Adults 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen Lighting up None Parking lot Regular cars 5…