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Cherry Blossoms at Jizo Zen-in
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Jizo Zen-in Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Mid-March to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 30 |
| Types of cherry trees | weeping cherry, higan cherry, yae cherry, yamazakura, someiyoshino, button cherry, hyotan cherry |
| Hours of operation | 8:00-18:00 |
| Admission | Free of charge (during cherry blossom season, a voluntary donation is accepted as a maintenance fee) |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location: 16-16 Higashigakuchi, Ide, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun, Kyoto | 16-16, Ide Higashigakiuchi, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun, Kyoto, 610-0302, Japan |
| TEL: +81-86-444-9372 | 086-444-9372 |
| Official site | |
| Remarks | Tripods are prohibited. |
Features and Highlights
- Weeping cherry trees, a natural monument of Kyoto Prefecture
- Spectacular view of cherry blossoms along the Tamagawa River
- There are many other cherry trees such asSomeiyoshino andYaezakura in the precincts of the temple.
The weeping cherry tree at Jizo Zen-in Temple is large, with a height of about 10 meters and a trunk circumference of about 2.4 meters, and its graceful appearance is breathtaking. It is said that the parent tree is the same as the “Gion Shidare” in Maruyama Park, Kyoto, and is the uncle of the weeping cherry tree in Maruyama Park today.
From the precincts of the temple, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the village of Ide-cho, the Kizu River, and, if the weather permits, Mt. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful blossoms of weeping cherry trees while admiring the spectacular view.
There are also many other cherry trees planted in the precincts of the shrine, including Someiyoshino cherry trees,Yaezakura cherry trees, and native wild cherry trees. In addition to weeping cherry trees, visitors can enjoy a variety of other cherry trees.
How to access
- Approximately 30 minutes on foot from Tamamizu Station on the JR Nara Line
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Summary
The weeping cherry tree at Jizo Zen-in is one of the most beautiful cherry trees in Kyoto. Please visit and enjoy its charm. There are many other cherry blossom viewing spots in the vicinity, so you can fully enjoy Kyoto in spring if you visit them as well.
