It was built in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.
The Sogen Pond Garden, designated as a historic site and a special place of scenic beauty, was created about 700 years ago by the monk Muso Kokushi, and is surrounded by approximately 200 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, someiyoshino cherry trees, and mountain cherry trees. From the hill on the hill, "Mangyo-no-oka", you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto city and the cherry blossoms on the temple grounds, which is also a must-see.

Best time to visit: Late March to mid-April
Garden 8:30-17:00 (Reception closes at 16:50)
Halls 8:30-16:45 (reception closes at 16:30)
Dharma Hall "Dragon and Cloud Viewing" is open Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays only from 9:00 to 16:30 (reception ends at 16:20)
Open to the public every day during spring, summer, and fall.
Special outdoor seating."
Period / Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time／10:00-15:00
Entrance fee/500 yen for garden visit *800 yen for green tea is not included

Hirano Shrine is famous for its cherry blossoms, known as "Hirano no Yozakura" (night cherry blossoms of Hirano).
About 400 cherry trees of about 60 varieties are planted on the grounds, including many rare varieties that originated in this area. The blooming time of the cherry trees, including the early-blooming weeping cherry "Kai-zakura", varies from year to year, so visitors can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms for about a month. During the special nighttime illumination, visitors can enjoy the fantastic scenery of the cherry blossom garden and grounds illuminated by lights such as bonbori (paper lanterns) and lanterns.

Best time to see: late March to mid-April
Hours of worship/6:00-17:00

Hirano Shrine Night Cherry Blossom Special Visit
Period / March 25 (Saturday) to April 16 (Sunday), 2023
Hours: Sunset - 21:00
Admission: Free (some sections charge a fee)

Daigoji Temple, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi held his "Daigo no Hanami" cherry blossom viewing party, is also known as "Hana no Daigo," a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
Approximately 700 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, someiyoshino cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, and double-flowered cherry trees, are in full bloom in turn, making cherry blossom viewing enjoyable over a long period of time. In addition, the Reihokan, which houses many cultural properties, holds a special spring exhibition every year. From among approximately 75,000 national treasures and 430 important cultural properties, temple treasures are exhibited according to themes.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00 (Last entry/16:30)
Admission fee: March 20th (Monday) to the last day of Golden Week: Adults 1,500 yen, junior high and high school students 1,000 yen (Samboin Garden, Garan, Reihokan Garden)

"Reihokan Spring Special Exhibition Daigoji Temple with Dancing Cherry Blossoms -Hanami of Hideyoshi Taiko-"
Period: Monday, March 20, 2023 to Sunday, April 23, 2023 *Closed from Wednesday, April 5 to Friday, April 7
Time/9:00-17:00 (Last entry/16:30)
Admission fee/Cultural property maintenance donation 500 yen
*Additional admission fee of 1,500 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for middle and high school students (Samboin Garden, Garan, Reihokan Garden) is required.

The Myoshin-ji Retreat House is located just west of the south main gate of Myoshin-ji Temple.
The famous weeping cherry tree was planted about 50 years ago, when the famous garden, Yokoen, was completed. It is the granddaughter of the red weeping cherry tree at Heian Shrine, and the gradation of the color of its petals as the days go by is spectacular. When the cherry blossoms fall, "Hanafubuki", which looks like a shower of cherry blossoms, is also a beautiful sight to behold.

Best time to see: late March to early April
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00 (last reception)
Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students

The largest vermilion Otorii (Grand Gate) in Kyoto towers over the shrine [Heian Jingu Shrine].
About 300 cherry trees, including red weeping cherry trees and someiyoshino cherry trees, are planted here, which contrast beautifully with the vermilion color of the Otorii gate and the shrine pavilions. Every year, a "cherry blossom viewing tea ceremony" is held during the peak of the cherry blossom season, and tea tables are set up. In the evening, for the first time in four years, the "Benishidare Concert" will be held, a traditional event that adds color to spring in Kyoto. Gagaku (ancient Japanese court music), piano, and violin will be performed, offering an extraordinary experience.

Best time to see: late March to mid-April
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"Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony"
Period: Sunday, March 26, 2023, Thursday, March 30, 2023 to Sunday, April 9, 2023
Hours/Tea Ceremony 9:00-16:00, Shinen Garden 8:30-17:30
Fee: Tea ticket 1,000 yen *Separate entrance fee to Shinen Garden: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
"Heian Jingu Shrine Sakura Otoyo Red Weeping Concert 2023"
Time/18:15-21:00 (Last entry/20:30)
*Two shifts from 18:40 to 19:20 and 19:50 to 20:30
*Implemented in an excursion style without replacement
*No seats
Fee: 3,500 yen for adults, 3,000 yen for elementary school students
Advance ticket: 2,500 yen for adults, 2,000 yen for elementary school students