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Cherry Blossoms at Toji-in Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Toji-in Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Types of cherry trees | Someiyoshino cherry trees, red weeping cherry trees, etc. |
| Hours of visitation | 9:00 – 16:30 (registration closes at 16:00) |
| Admission | Adults 600 yen, children 300 yen |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | Free parking (10 cars) |
| Location: 63 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8346, Japan | 63 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8346, Japan |
| Phone number: 075-461-5786 | 075-461-5786 |
| Official website | https://toujiin.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- History and cherry blossoms
- Peaceful cherry blossom viewing in the quiet precincts of the temple
- Elegant moment at a tea ceremony room surrounded by cherry blossoms
When the Someiyoshino cherry trees that adorn the approach to the shrine are in full bloom, a pale pink archway leads you into the shrine grounds. Someiyoshino cherry trees also bloom beautifully around the statue of the famous film director Shozo Makino.
Once in the garden, old cherry blossom trees with a tasteful appearance attract visitors’ attention. They have a different flavor from the gorgeous cherry blossoms and remind us of the weight of history. Bordered by the tomb of Ashikaga Takauji, the first shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, the garden is divided into the west garden centering on Fuyo Pond and the east garden centering on Shinji Pond.
The west garden is a pond garden with a bridge over the middle island, with Mt. On the north side, Seiren-tei, a teahouse favored by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, is built. The tranquil scenery of the teahouse and the garden is so beautiful that it seems as if time has stood still.
How to get there
By bus
- Kyoto City Bus ” Tojiin Minamimachi ” stop, approx. 8 min. walk
- Kyoto City Bus / JR Bus ” Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae ” stop, approx. 10 min. walk
Train
- Keifuku Electric Railway / Kitano Line ” Tojiin / Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus-mae ” Station, 5 min. walk
Popular Spots in the Surrounding Area
Summary
The cherry blossoms at Toji-in Temple are a unique hanami spot in Kyoto, where history and nature are in harmony. Please enjoy a peaceful moment in the quiet precincts, feeling the beauty of cherry blossoms and the breath of history at the same time.
