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Cherry Blossoms in Tatezoin
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Taizoin Temple, Myoshinji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Early April to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | 6 cherry trees (Benishidare-zakura) |
| Hours of visitation | 9:00-17:00 |
| Admission fee | Adults 600 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | |
| Location: 35 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8035 | 35, Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8035 |
| Tel. | 075-463-2855 |
| Official website | http://www.taizoin.com/ |
Features and Highlights
- Pretty red weeping cherry blossoms in full bloom
- Beautiful contrast between a garden with a circular garden and a dry landscape garden
- Collaboration of cherry blossoms and fresh greenery
- Special spring tour packages with meals are available
The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Tatezoin Temple is the 10 weeping cherry trees. Red weeping cherry trees are a type of weeping cherry tree with double petals. Usually in early April, the red weeping cherry trees are in full bloom and the temple grounds are filled with a festive atmosphere.
In addition to the weeping red cherry blossoms, there are many other attractions at Tatezoin. Both the Kaiyusui-style pond garden and the Karesansui (dry landscape) garden are atmospheric Japanese-style gardens. The Kare-sansui garden has a stone garden that represents yin and yang, while the Kaiyushiki garden has a gourd pond and waterfall.
The Tatezoin also houses a national treasure, the “Hyonenzu” (gourd and sweetfish painting). Hyoyuzu is a masterpiece of ink and wash painting, depicting a gourd and a sweetfish. When you visit Tatezoin, be sure to view the gourd and sweetfish paintings as well.
Event Information
Tazo-in Temple offers a special spring tour plan that includes a meal. Under this plan, visitors can enjoy vegetarian meals while viewing the cherry blossoms at Tatezoin. In addition, at the tea ceremony and daikyuan, visitors may enjoy the framed garden framed by yukimi shoji screens.
For details, please check the official website.
How to access
From Kyoto Station
- Take JR Sanin (Sagano) Line (bound for Kameoka/Fukuchiyama), get off at Hanazono Station, and walk about 7 minutes.
- 25 minutes by cab
- City Bus No. 26 bound for Omuro-Ninnaji/Yamakoshi, alight at “Myoshinji Kitamon-mae” and walk 5 min.
From Sanjo Keihan
- Take Kyoto Bus No.62, 63, 65, 66 bound for Arashiyama, Kiyotaki, Arisugawa, get off at Myoshinji-mae bus stop and walk 3 minutes.
- City Bus No. 10 bound for Utano/Yamakoshi, alight at “Myoshinji-kitamon-mae” and walk 5 min.
From Subway Shijo Station
- City Bus No. 91 bound for Daikakuji, alight at “Myoshinji-mae” and walk about 3 minutes.
From Arashiyama area
- JR Sanin Line (Sagano Line bound for Kyoto) “Hanazono Station” alighting, about 8 minutes on foot
- Take Randen (Randen) bound for Kitano Shiraume-cho, get off at Myoshinji Sta. and walk about 10 minutes.
- Take Kyoto Bus No.62, 63 or 66, get off at Myoshinji-mae bus stop, about 3 minutes walk.
- City Bus No.93, get off at “Myoshinji-mae” bus stop, about 3 minutes walk.
By car
- From Meishin Kyoto Minami IC, approx. 40 min. to the north
- From Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC, about 40 min. to the northwest
Cherry blossom spots in the area
Summary
Myoshinji Temple Tenzoin is a superb springtime spot where you will be captivated by the beauty of red weeping cherry trees. There are many attractions such as a pond garden and a karesansui (dry landscape garden). Why not visit for a spring outing?
