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Cherry Blossoms at Nison-in Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Nison-in Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | 50 cherry trees (yamazakura, someiyoshino, weeping cherry, etc.) |
| Opening hours | 9:00-16:30 |
| Admission fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 500 yen, elementary school students and younger: free |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | Free (10 cars) |
| Location: Chogin-cho, Saga Nison-in Monzen, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto | 27 Choujin-cho, Saga Nison-in Monzen, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8425 |
| Phone number: 075-861-0687 | 075-861-0687 |
| Official website | http://nisonin.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed at this ancient temple that still retains the atmosphere of the Heian period (794-1192).
- The 50-meter-long path “Momiji-no-Baba” is a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
- The rare double-flowered cherry tree “Fugenzo Cherry Blossom” can be seen at Nison-in Temple.
The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Nison-in Temple is the 50-meter-long path called “Momiji-no-Baba. In the fall, it is known for its autumn foliage, but in the spring, it becomes a tunnel of cherry blossoms that attracts visitors. Cherry trees are also planted around the main hall, and the sight of their light red blossoms hanging from the branches is breathtaking.
In addition, Nison-in has a rare double-flowered cherry tree called “Nison-in Fugenzo Cherry Blossom. It has about 200 petals and shows a graceful light red flower face.
Event Information
Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival)
The Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) is held every year in early April at Nison-in. The precincts of the temple are exceptionally beautiful when they are dyed in white and pink.
How to access
By train
- 15 min. walk from “Saga-Arashiyama” station on JR Sagano line
- 20 min. walk from “Arashiyama” station on Randen Arashiyama line.
By bus
- 10 min. walk from Saga Shogakko-mae bus stop by Kyoto City Bus.
- Approx. 10 min. walk from Saga Shogakko-mae bus stop by Kyoto Bus.
By car
- From Kyoto Rikutsukan Expressway “Michi Kutsugake IC”, via Route 9
Popular nearby spots
Arashiyama area (20 min. walk)
Summary
Nison-in Temple is an old temple that retains the atmosphere of the Heian period (794-1185) and is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. The 50-meter-long path “Momiji-no-Baba” becomes a tunnel of cherry blossoms, and the cherry trees around the main hall are also in full bloom, making it a spectacular sight.
If you visit Kyoto in spring, be sure to visit Nison-in Temple!
