Oharano Shrine|Cherry blossoms in bloom 2024

大原野神社の千眼桜

Zen kun
Oharano Shrine, located in Kyoto’s Nishikyo Ward, is a historic shrine that has existed since before the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo.
Kyoto pronunciation
The precincts of the temple are filled with weeping cherry trees called ”Sengan-zakura,” which look gorgeous when in full bloom, attracting visitors!

Cherry Blossoms at Oharano Shrine

Cherry blossoms at Oharano Shrine
Blooming Status 2024
Past peak bloom

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, Kyoto 1152 Minamikasuga-cho, Oharano, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 610-1153
TEL: 075-331-0014 075-331-0014
Official websitehttp://oharano-jinja.jp/

Features and Highlights

  • Senganzakura “, a phantom cherry blossom that makes a thousand wishes come true
  • Cherry blossom trees lining the approach to the shrine
  • Cherry blossoms along the banks of Koisawa Pond
  • Shrine related to the Tale of Genji

Sengane Cherry Blossom

Sengan-zakura, the symbol of Oharano Shrine, is a weeping cherry tree over 70 years old. When in full bloom, a single branch is filled with countless white blossoms that look like a bonbori (a Japanese paper lantern), giving the cherry tree the appearance of having many eyes, hence the name “Sengan-zakura. It is known as the “phantom cherry tree” because it falls within three days of blooming.

大原野神社の千眼桜
Sengan-zakura

Lined with cherry trees along the approach to the shrine

The approach to Oharano Shrine is lined with three torii gates (Ichino-torii to san-torii) and is flanked by rows of cherry blossom trees. Visitors can feel the arrival of spring with their whole body as they pass through the tunnel of cherry trees while visiting the shrine.

Cherry blossoms at Koisawa Pond

Someiyoshino cherry trees and wild cherry trees are planted along the banks of Koisawa Pond. The reflections of the cherry blossoms on the pond are elegant and make a great photo spot.

How to get there

To get to Oharano Shrine, take the Hankyu Bus bound for “Minamikasuga-cho” from Hankyu Higashi Mukoichi Station or JR Mukoicho Station, get off at the Minamikasuga-cho stop, and walk about 10 minutes.

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Make a thousand wishes come true at “Sengan-zakura,” a fantastic cherry blossom in Kyoto!

The Sengan-zakura cherry blossoms at Oharano Shrine are loved by many people as a springtime tradition in Kyoto. The full bloom period is short, so be sure to visit so you don’t miss it.

Soak in the beauty of the cherry blossoms as you stroll through the shrine grounds and make a thousand wishes come true!