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Cherry Blossoms at Rokusonoh Shrine
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Rokusonoh Shrine |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to mid-April |
| Types of cherry trees | Someiyoshino, Satozakura, Utsukinzakura, Sekiyama-zakura, Fugenzouzakura, etc. |
| Open hours | Free in the precincts |
| Admission fee | Free |
| Light up | No light-up |
| Parking lot | Parking is available |
| Location | 509 Hachijo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-8471 |
| Phone number: 075-691-0310 | 075-691-0310 |
| Official website | http://www.rokunomiya.ecnet.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- The approach to the shrine is through a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
- The precincts of the shrine are filled with a wide variety of cherry blossoms.
- Unusual view of the Shinkansen bullet train and cherry blossoms
The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Rokusonoh Shrine is the cherry blossom tunnel that covers the approach to the shrine. When the Someiyoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, a pale pink archway covers overhead, creating a fantastic atmosphere. There are also many late-blooming cherry trees, such as satozakura and utsuginzakura, planted on the temple grounds, so visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms even after the someiyoshino have finished blooming.
From the Taiko Bridge over Shinryuike Pond in the center of the shrine grounds, visitors can enjoy the tasteful view of cherry tree branches hanging down over the pond. The collaboration of cherry blossoms and lanterns with the shrine’s symbolic peony crest on them is also a must-see.
Furthermore, since the Shinkansen bullet train runs very close to Rokuson-o Shrine, if you are lucky, you can photograph the rare sight of the Shinkansen and the cherry blossoms side by side.
How to get there
To get to Rokugonoh Shrine, take the 16 city bus from JR Kyoto Station to the Rokugonoh Jinja-mae stop, a one-minute walk from the bus stop.
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Enjoy the spectacular spring scenery at Rokugonoo Shrine!
Rokugonoo Shrine is a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto where you can relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms. The shrine grounds, filled with a wide variety of cherry trees in full bloom, are truly a spectacular spring scene.
Please visit and enjoy its beauty.
