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Cherry Blossoms at Ryoanji Temple
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Ryoanji Temple |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March to early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 400 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, weeping cherry, mountain cherry, etc.) |
| Opening hours | March-November: 8:00-17:00 December – February: 8:30 – 16:30 |
| Admission Fee | Adults: 600 yen, High school students: 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen |
| Light-up | No lights |
| Parking lot | Standard car: 80 spaces Buses: 20 Free within 1 hour for visitors only |
| Location: 13 Goryonoshita-cho, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8001 | 13 Goryonoshita-cho, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8001 |
| Phone: 075-463-2216 | 075-463-2216 |
| Official website | http://www.ryoanji.jp/top.html |
Features and Highlights
- Red weeping cherry trees seen through the stone garden
- Someiyoshino cherry trees around Kyoyoike Pond
- Yaeyoshino cherry trees and mountain cherry trees adorn the precincts of Ryoanji Temple.
The highlight of the cherry blossoms at Ryoan-ji Temple is the red weeping cherry trees seen over the stone garden. The red blossoms reflected in the white sand of the stone garden are truly a spectacular sight.
The Someiyoshino cherry trees around Kagayoike Pond are also a must-see. The 2,500-tsubo pond is the symbol of Ryoan-ji Temple, and in spring it is filled with cherry blossoms. The double-flowered cherry trees and mountain cherry trees that decorate the grounds of Ryoan-ji are also worth seeing, each with its own unique flavor.
How to access
- Short walk from JR Bus ” Ryoanji-mae ” Bus Stop
- Short walk from Ryoanji-mae bus stop by city bus
- Randen/Kitano line ” Ryoanji ” alighting, 5 min. walk
If you are driving, visitors to Ryoanji can use the parking lot for free within 1 hour.
Cherry blossom spots in the area
Summary
Ryoan-ji Temple represents the cherry blossom scenery of the ancient capital Kyoto. The stone garden in the Hojo Garden is known around the world, but in spring it is also a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. The temple grounds are filled with a variety of cherry blossoms, including weeping cherry trees in the stone garden, a tunnel of cherry blossoms in Kagayoike Pond, and red weeping cherry trees.
Why not visit Ryoan-ji Temple to see the famous cherry blossoms loved by the people of the ancient capital, relax your body and soul with the view of the mountains in the distance, and enjoy the beauty of the Japanese garden?
