［The Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Garden), which is now open to the public as a national park, was developed on the site of the former lord's town in the vicinity of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.]
The Kyoto Gyoen, rich in nature, is planted with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, Kurumagae cherry trees, and mountain cherry trees. Two of the most famous are the "Demizu-no-Edarezakura" and "Chikamori-no-Edarezakura". The early-blooming "Izumi no edarezakura" is a popular photo spot because of its beautiful shape, which resembles a spreading umbrella. In late March, about 60 weeping cherry trees at the Chikamori Estate bloom in a beautiful gradation of colors, from light to dark. Blue sheets are not allowed.

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 Kondo Hall and yokozakura cherry trees in front of Kannondō Hall, about 200 late-blooming "Omurozakura" cherry trees, known as a synonym for Ninna-ji Temple, bloom from early to mid April in the Sakura Garden. The contrast between the elegant architecture and the cherry blossoms is a breathtaking sight. There are also many azaleas and rhododendrons on the temple grounds, allowing visitors to take their time and savor the spring scenery.

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

［Omuro Flower Festival 2025]
Period of visitation: Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (national holiday)
Hours: 8:30 - 17:30 (last admission at 17:00)
Admission/ Adults 500 yen, Free for high school students and younger *Ticket for the Gosho Garden and the Gosho Garden is 1100 yen.

Cherry blossom garden owned by Muraiwa Noen, which handles lumber such as Kitayama cedar.
Normally not open to the public, it is open to the public during the four seasons when the flowers are in bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the vast grounds, covering an area of about 4,000 tsubo (about 1,200 m2), are dyed in cherry blossom colors, creating an almost ethereal atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy various types of cherry blossoms such as weeping cherry trees and fugenzou cherry trees.

Best time to visit: Late March to late April
Opening date: March 25 (Tuesday) to April 25 (Friday), 2025 (tentative)
*Subject to change depending on blooming conditions
Opening hours/9:00-17:00 (last admission/16:30)
Entrance fee/Variable - 1,800 yen *Changes depending on the blooming of cherry blossoms
Shuttle bus service will be available from March 29 (Sat) to April 20 (Sun). For more information, please contacthere

Zempuji Temple was founded in the mid-Heian period (1029) by Gengen Shonin.
The sight of the mountain where the temple is located being covered in cherry blossoms is breathtaking. There are more than 100 cherry trees, including higanzakura (higan cherry), weeping cherry, mountain cherry, and botanzakura, which are at their best for about one month. The weeping cherry tree, said to have been hand-planted by Keishoin, will be at its best for about a week around April 8. The 300-year-old tree blooms in a solemn atmosphere.

Best time to visit: Early April to late April
Visiting hours: 8:30-17:00 on weekdays, 8:00-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (reception closes at 16:45 on all days)
Admission: Adults 500 yen, High school students 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen

［The path of the half-tree, a walking 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
free to stroll (i.e. to take a stroll)