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Cherry Blossoms at Ninna-ji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Ninna-ji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Early April to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 200 (Yaezakura) |
| Opening hours | 8:30-17:30 |
| Admission fee | During Omuro Flower Festival: Adults 500 yen, High school students and younger free |
| Light-up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | Yes (approx. 100 cars, 500 yen) |
| Location: 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8092, Japan | 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8092 |
| TEL: 075-461-1155 | 075-461-1155 |
| Official website | https://ninnaji.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Famous for the latest blooming cherry blossoms in Kyoto
- Otafuku-zakura”, short (2-3m) cherry blossoms that can be enjoyed right in front of you
- Collaboration of cherry blossoms and five-story pagoda
- A superb cherry blossom viewing spot designated as a place of scenic beauty
Cherry blossoms at Ninna-ji Temple are known for their late blooming. When the cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in Kyoto have begun to fall, the late-blooming cherry trees at Ninna-ji Temple are in full bloom, providing a finale to the spring season in Kyoto.
The Omuro-zakura grove, which stretches along the western side of the central gate, is one of the best places in Kyoto for late-blooming cherry trees. Approximately 200 double-flowered cherry trees are in full bloom, and their low height allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms right before their eyes.
Omuro-zakura with the five-story pagoda in the background is a sight that has remained unchanged since the Edo period (1603-1868), and its beauty is breathtaking. In addition to the Omuro-zakura, various other types of cherry trees adorn the temple grounds, including Someiyoshino in front of Kondo Hall and Yohkou-zakura in front of Kannondou Hall.
Event Information
Omuro Flower Festival
The Omuro Flower Festival is held from March 23 to May 6. With a special entrance fee, the precincts of the temple are decorated with more gorgeous colors.
How to access
- From JR Kyoto Station, take city bus 26 (approx. 40 min.), get off at “Omuro Ninna-ji Temple” and walk shortly.
- Take Randen Kitano Line, get off at Omuro Ninnaji Station, and walk 3 minutes.
Popular nearby spots
Ryoanji Temple
A temple of the Myoshinji School of the Rinzai Sect, famous for its karesansui (dry landscape garden) stone garden.
Myoshinji Temple
The largest Zen temple in Japan. The temple is famous for the Dharma Hall with its dragon and cloud paintings, and for the gourd paintings and weeping cherry blossoms in the Tazo-in Temple.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
The head shrine of Tenmangu, famous as the god of learning. The precincts of the shrine are home to the “Kitano cherry tree,” which turned out to be a new variety.
Enjoy the finale of spring in Kyoto at Ninna-ji Temple
Omuro-zakura (Omuro-zakura) at Ninna-ji Temple is the latest blooming cherry tree in Kyoto and makes a spectacular finale to the spring season. Its lovely appearance continues to attract many visitors, who can enjoy the cherry blossoms right in front of their eyes due to its short height.
Be sure to visit Omuro-zakura at Ninna-ji Temple to conclude your spring in Kyoto.
