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Cherry Blossoms at Mizuha Tenmangu Shrine
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Suika-tenmangu Shrine |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | 2 (red weeping cherry trees) |
| Open hours | Free in the precincts |
| Admission fee | Free within the precincts |
| Lighting up | Yes (simple lighting of lanterns and outside lights, etc.) |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location | 722-10 Ogimachi, Kamigoryo Kamigoryo, Horikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 602-0071, Japan |
| TEL. | 075-451-5057 |
Features and Highlights
- Spectacular view of crimson weeping cherry blossoms covering the precincts of the shrine.
- Fantastic sight of deep pink petals dancing in the air
- Visitors can receive blessings to ward off water and fire disasters.
The cherry blossoms of Mizuhitenmangu Shrine have abundant branches and cover the shrine grounds. The sight of the dark pink petals swaying in the wind is breathtaking, and the shrine grounds look like a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
In the precincts of the shrine, there is a “Noboritenishi” stone, where the spirit of Sugawara Michizane is said to have alighted. This stone is said to have protected the capital from water-related disasters, and is still believed to be beneficial in preventing water-related disasters.
There is also a stone called “Tamagoishi” in the precincts of the shrine, which is said to bring blessings for safe delivery if worshipped by a pregnant woman in her fifth month of pregnancy.
How to get there
- Take the Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, get off at Kuramaguchi Station, and walk about 10 minutes.
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Summary
The weeping cherry blossoms of Mizuhitenmangu Shrine are a rare cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto. The shrine offers a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms covering the shrine grounds, as well as blessings to ward off water and fire hazards.
If you visit Kyoto in spring, be sure to come and visit this shrine.
