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Cherry Blossoms at Shogunzuka Seiryuden
Basic Information
| Cherry blossom spot | Shogunzuka Seiryuden (Blue Dragon Hall) |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 200 cherry trees (Someiyoshino, etc.) |
| Hours of operation | 9:00-17:00 9:00 – 21:30 during the lighting-up period |
| Admission fee | Adults 600 yen, high school and junior high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 200 yen |
| Lighting up | Yes |
| Parking lot | Free parking available |
| Location: 28 Kurashi-oku Hanatori-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto 607-8456 | 28, Kurashi-oku Hanadori-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8456, Japan |
| Phone number: 075-771-0390 | 075-771-0390 |
| Official website | http://www.shogunzuka.com/shogunzuka.html |
Features and Highlights
- A cherry blossom viewing spot with a panoramic view of Kyoto City
- A breathtaking view of approximately 200 cherry trees in bloom
- Illuminated, fantastic nighttime cherry blossoms can be enjoyed
Shogunzuka Seiryuden is a cherry blossom viewing spot with a panoramic view of Kyoto City. With approximately 200 cherry trees planted, the magnificent view is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. The view from the main stage is particularly breathtaking, offering a spectacular contrast between the cityscape of Kyoto and the cherry blossoms. From the West Observatory, you can see the cherry blossoms up close.
During the period when the cherry blossoms are lit up, you can enjoy the fantastic night view of the cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms in full bloom against the backdrop of Kyoto’s cityscape have a different beauty than during the daytime.
How to get there
- 30-minute walk from Keage Subway Station
- 10 min. by circular bus from Sanjo Keihan Station on Keihan Bus (only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays *Separate service is available in November and during Golden Week)
Cherry blossom spots nearby
Maruyama Park (10 min. walk)
Chion-in Temple (12 min. walk)
Yasaka Shrine (14-minute walk)
Gion Shirakawa River (20-minute walk)
Summary
Shogunzuka Seiryuden is a cherry blossom viewing spot located in Higashiyama, Kyoto. The view from the large stage with approximately 200 cherry trees in full bloom is breathtaking, and you can enjoy the collaboration of illuminated cherry blossoms and the night view of Kyoto.
If you visit Kyoto, be sure to visit Shogunzuka Seiryuden.
