Ninna-ji Temple is a monzeki temple with deep ties to the Imperial Family, and for many years has been headed by a member of the Imperial Family.
In addition to someiyoshino cherry trees in front of the Kondo Hall and weeping cherry trees in front of the bell tower, about 200 late-blooming "Omuro-zakura" cherry trees, known as a synonym for Ninna-ji Temple, bloom in the cherry garden from mid-April. The contrast between the elegant architecture and the cherry blossoms is magnificent.

Best time to visit: Early to mid-April
Hours: Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00, Dec-Feb 9:00-16:00 * Ninna-ji Gosho Garden
Admission: Gosho Garden, 800 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger

Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto. It is commonly known as Kamigamo Shrine.
The 150-year-old Saio-zakura (cherry blossoms) with red, double-layered weeping branches, Gosho-zakura (cherry blossoms in the Imperial Palace) with white flowers that open in late March, Bade-shino-zakura (cherry blossoms at the shrine's entrance), and whipping-horse cherry blossoms line the side of the approach that extends in a straight line from Ichi-no-torii (first torii) to Ni-no-torii (second torii). In addition, there is a cherry tree with only red blossoms beyond the second torii (second shrine gate), and a variety of cherry trees with different origins are on display.

Best time to visit: Mid-March to late April
Hours of visitation/5:30-17:00
Admission fee/free

［A walking path [half-tree path] on the west side of the Kyoto Botanical Garden.]
Along the Kamo River from Kitayama Ohashi Bridge to Kitaoji Bridge, double-stemmed weeping cherry trees create a tunnel of cherry blossoms that stretches for about 800 meters. From near Aoi Bridge to near Kamigamo Bridge, there is a row of Someiyoshino cherry trees, and the view from the other side of the river is beautiful.

Best viewing time: Early to mid-April
Hours & Fees / Free to explore

Nijo Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu and has been the setting for numerous historical events.
The castle is home to a wide variety of cherry trees, including someiyoshino cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and satozakura cherry trees, as well as approximately 300 cherry trees in 50 varieties. During the festival, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and projection mapping is performed in the historical space. Enjoy the World Heritage Site in all its splendor.

Best time to visit／Mid-March to mid-April (usual)
Opening hours/8:45-16:00 (Closing hours/17:00)
*The Honmaru Palace is currently closed for conservation and repair work.
Ninomaru Palace viewing reception hours/8:45-16:10

Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2023
Period / Friday, March 17, 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 2023
Hours/8:45-16:00 (Closing time/17:00)
Admission: Adults 1,300 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen
Including admission to Ninomaru Palace
NAKED FLOWERS 2023 Cherry Blossoms at Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site
Period / Friday, March 17, 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 2023
Hours/18:00-21:00 (Closing time/22:00)
Admission/ Mon-Thu, junior high school students and older: 1,600 yen, elementary school students: 1,000 yen
Friday-Sunday, national holidays: Junior high school students and older: 2000 yen, Elementary school students: 1400 yen
April 1 & 8: Junior high school students and older: 2,400 yen, Elementary school students: 1,800 yen
The above prices are for advance purchase; additional fees are required for day-of-performance tickets.
*Date-specific tickets for April 1 and 8

Ryoan-ji Temple is an old temple famous for its dry landscape garden called "Ishi-niwa," which expresses the beauty of Zen.
The weeping cherry trees peeking over the wall of the Hojo Garden, a dry landscape stone garden, and the mountain cherry trees and someiyoshino cherry trees moving on the surface of the water of Kagayoike, a garden with a circular garden with a pond, are in full bloom. During the blooming season, approximately 400 cherry trees adorn the grounds of the temple and the cherry blossom garden can be enjoyed.

Best time to visit: Mid-March to early April
Hours of visitation / 8:30-16:30, 8:00-17:00 from March to November.
Entrance fee / 500 yen (600 yen from April 2023)