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Cherry Blossoms at Ishimizu Hachimangu Shrine
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Ishimizu Hachimangu Shrine |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 1,000 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, yamazakura, shidarezakura) |
| Hours of operation | 6:00 – 18:00 (extended during the cherry blossom festival) |
| Admission Fee | Free of charge |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking | On the mountain (free), Yamashita Tongu parking lot (500 yen) |
| Location | 30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto, 614-8005, Japan |
| TEL | 075-981-3001 |
| Official website | https://www.iwashimizu.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- One of the three major Hachimangu shrines in Kyoto with high prestige
- Beautiful collaboration of the main shrine, a national treasure, and cherry blossoms
- The approximately 1,000 cherry trees decorating the shrine’s grounds are a sight to behold
The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Ishimizu Hachimangu Shrine is the collaboration between the main shrine, a national treasure, and the cherry blossoms. The contrast between the vivid vermilion-lacquered main shrine and the pale pink cherry blossoms is beautiful and makes for photogenic photos.
In addition, approximately 1,000 cherry trees are planted in the precincts of the temple, and visitors can enjoy a walk through a tunnel of cherry trees.
In addition, there is a 1.4-km cherry tree-lined path at Shiowari-tsutsutsumi, a 15-minute walk from Otokoyama Cable Station, where visitors can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms while passing through a tunnel of cherry trees.
Event Information
Otokoyama Cherry Blossom Festival
The Otokoyama Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the month of April, featuring events such as a dance dedication and an archery competition.
Although the cherry blossoms are not lit up, visitors can enjoy their beauty even after sunset.
How to access
- Take the cable car from Ishimizu Hachimangu Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Line ▶ 5-minute walk from Hachimangu Shrine Yamagami Station
- 15 min. by car from Oyamazaki IC of Meishin Expressway
- 15 minutes by car from Kumiyama-Yodo IC of Keiji Pipeline
Cherry blossom spots in the vicinity
Shiowari-zutsumi (20 min. by cable car)
A 1.4 km-long row of cherry trees located at the confluence of the Kizu River and the Uji River.
Summary
Ishimizu Hachimangu Shrine is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto Prefecture. The competition between the national treasures and the cherry blossoms is breathtaking, and is an essential spot for enjoying Kyoto in spring.
Please visit to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms and historical architecture.
