In Kyoto in spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom everywhere you walk in the city, and the whole town is decorated with colorful blossoms. Check out the MAP and have a relaxing time in Kyoto in spring!

Toji Temple was founded in 796 (Enryaku 15) as a temple for the protection of the nation. The five-story pagoda, a national treasure, is one of the symbolic landscapes of Kyoto. About 200 cherry trees, including Someiyoshino cherry trees, are planted in the precincts of the temple. The "Fuji-zakura," a beautiful red weeping cherry tree said to be 130 years old, comes from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Enjoy the beautiful contrast between the five-story pagoda, the tallest in Japan, and the Fuji-zakura.

Best time to visit: Late March - early April
Visiting hours/Kondo, Auditorium 8:00-17:00 (Reception ends/16:30)
Treasure House (only during the exhibition period) Kanchiin 9:00-17:00 (reception closes at 16:30)
*Gates open from 5:00 to 17:00

The Treasure House, Spring Special Viewing: Toji Masterpieces - National Treasure Twelve Heavenly Screens and Kannon (Perfection)
Period / March 20, 2025 (Thursday, national holiday) - May 25, 2025 (Sunday)
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Registration closes at 16:30)
Admission: Adults 600 yen, Junior high school students and under 300 yen

Cherry blossoms illuminated at night (Kondo and Kodo special nighttime viewing)
Period / March 15, 2025 (Sat) - April 13, 2025 (Sun)
Time/18:00 - 21:30 (Registration closes at 21:00)
Entrance fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger

Light up the new greenery (special nighttime viewing of Kondo and Kodo Hall)
Period / April 26, 2025 (Saturday) - May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, national holiday)
Time/18:00 - 21:30 (Registration closes at 21:00)
Entrance fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger

Kiyomizu Temple is one of the representative temples of Kyoto.
In December 2020, the roof was re-thatched for the first time in half a century, and the main hall, known as the stage of Kiyomizu, was redecorated. The grounds of the temple are filled with approximately 1,000 wild cherry trees and someiyoshino cherry trees, and the view from the main hall is exceptionally beautiful. The view from the main hall is exceptionally beautiful. During the special nighttime viewing in spring, visitors can enjoy the ethereal scenery of the main hall surrounded by illuminated cherry blossoms at night.

Best time to visit: Late March - early April
Opening hours/6:00-18:00 (varies according to the season)
Admission: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Kodaiji Temple was built by Nene Kodai-in, the wife of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a.k.a. Kita Masasho, to mourn the loss of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. The weeping cherry trees in the Hojo and Hashinniwa gardens, which are popular at this temple, add to the setting during the special spring viewing period. At 5:00 p.m., the entire temple grounds are lit up, creating a fantastic scene that differs from that of the daytime.

Best time to visit: Late March - early April
Hours: 9:00-17:30 (last admission at 17:00)

Spring Special Exhibition: "The Heart of the Moon: Wish Upon a Cherry Blossom" at Kodaiji Temple
Period of visitation / Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Hours: 9:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
Admission/ Adults 600 yen (with admission ticket to Palm Art Museum), Junior high and high school students 250 yen
Discounted tickets for two temples (Kodaiji Temple, Palm Art Museum and Entokuin Temple): 900 yen

Spring Night Special Viewing "Prayer - Spring
Period of visitation / Friday, March 14, 2025 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (national holiday)
Hours: 17:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
Admission/ Adults 600 yen (with admission ticket to Palm Art Museum), Junior high and high school students 250 yen
Discounted tickets for two temples (Kodaiji Temple, Palm Art Museum and Entokuin Temple): 900 yen

Maruyama Park, the oldest park in Kyoto, opened in 1886. The grounds are a circular Japanese garden, dotted with restaurants and teahouses. The park is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, with approximately 680 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees, someiyoshino cherry trees, and mountain cherry trees, and the entire park is decorated with cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom viewing season. In the center of the park is a 100-year-old second-generation weeping cherry tree, which is famous for its illuminated appearance as the "Gion no Yozakura" (Gion cherry blossoms at night). A special hanami teahouse will be set up so that visitors can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms while drinking and eating at their leisure.

Best time to visit: Late March - early April
Entrance fee / Free

The weeping cherry tree in Maruyama Park is illuminated.
Period / Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Hours/18:00-22:00
free in the park
*Placement (spreading out blue sheets, etc. to reserve a place in advance) is prohibited.