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Uji City Botanical Park in bloom
| Cherry blossom spot | Uji City Botanical Park |
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | Late March to mid-April |
| Size | About 190 trees (Someiyoshino, Yaezakura, etc., about 20 species) |
| Hours of operation | 9:00 – 17:00 (admission until 16:00) Closed on Mondays |
| Admission fee | High school students and older: 600 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen, Infants: free 70 years old and over or disabled persons and their caregivers: Free for Uji City residents / Half-price for residents outside the city |
| Light-up | Yes (see event information below) |
| Parking lot | Yes ( 400 yen for regular vehicles, 1,500 yen for oversized vehicles and vehicles with 11 or more seats) |
| Location | 25-1 Hachikenyadani, Hirono-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0031 |
| TEL: 0774-39-9387 | 0774-39-9387 |
| Official website | https://uji-citypark.jp/botanical/ |
| Other | Free rental (reservations not accepted) 6 baby strollers (2 for AB) 7 wheelchairs |
Features and Highlights
- 70-year-old weeping cherry trees are the symbol of the park
- 150 double-flowered cherry trees of about 20 varieties are in full bloom
- Illuminated at night, visitors can enjoy fantastic nighttime cherry blossom viewing
- Hanami lunch boxes are available in the spring zone, which is designed to resemble terraced fields in the countryside
In spring, approximately 190 beautiful cherry trees bloom at Uji City Botanical Park, one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Among them, the 70-year-old weeping cherry tree is said to be a blood relative of the “Gion shidare-zakura” in Maruyama Park and has become a symbolic symbol of the park.
Event Information
Free night viewing of weeping cherry blossoms
The park will be open free of charge at night only when the weeping cherry trees are at their best.
During this period, the park will be open until 8:00 p.m., and visitors can enjoy the fantastic night view of the cherry blossoms illuminated at night.
Cherry Blossom Festival and Yaezakura Light-up
In 2023, events and light-up were held in the spring zone where yaezakura (double-flowered cherry trees) are in full bloom. 2024 event information is yet to be determined.
How to access
- Approx. 15 min. walk from ” Uji ” station on JR Nara Line
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot from ” Uji ” station on the Keihan Uji Line
Summary
Uji City Botanical Park is a cherry blossom viewing spot where visitors can enjoy magnificent weeping and double-flowered cherry trees. In particular, the weeping cherry blossoms illuminated at night are fantastic, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that only spring can offer. Why not visit the park for spring sightseeing?
