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HOME > Cherry Blossoms - Our Top 15 Sakura Spots in Japan!
Goryokaku Park, Hokkaido- Kakunodate, Akita
- Hirosaki Castle, Aomori
- Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa
- Mt. Ohira, Tochigi
Information correct as of March 2009.
Travel times are based on estimates and should be used only as a guideline.
Kyoto
Maruyama Park
One of Japan's most famous places for nighttime sakura viewing
Maruyama Park is renowned for its huge weeping cherry trees, best viewed at night. Beginning in early April the illuminated trees always attract scores of people. Cherry blossom season continues through April, as trees on the mountainside start to blossom while the park's trees fade to green.
| Address | Around Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free of charge |
| Getting there | From Kyoto Station: Take a Kyoto City Bus to the Gion stop. The park is 5 min away on foot. |
| Number of cherry trees | 686 |
| Yearly Peak Season | Late March - mid April |
Kyoto
Kiyomizudera Temple
Pink clouds of gorgeous cherry trees at Kyoto's popular temple
Kiyomizudera Temple attracts crowds of worshippers all year round, but is particularly beautiful in spring. The temple's cherry trees delight both day and night.
| Address | Kiyomizu 1-294, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City |
|---|---|
| Admission | JPY 300 (adults) JPY 200 (elementary and junior high students) Night-time Admission: JPY 400 (adults) JPY 200 (elementary and junior high students) |
| Getting there | From Kyoto Station: Take the bus to the Gojozaka stop. From there, 10 min on foot. |
| Number of cherry trees | About 1,000 |
| Yearly Peak Season | Late March - early April |
Kyoto
Arashiyama
Walk among the cherry trees of Arashiyama for a truly Kyoto experience
About 1,500 cherry trees lie within view of Mt. Hiei and Mt. Atago on the road leading from Matsuo Shrine to Togetsu Bridge. With the whole mountain as a green and pink backdrop, the area is a perfect place for a picnic.
| Address | Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free of charge |
| Getting there | Immediate access from Saga Arashiyama Station on the JR Sanin Line or Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Dentetsu/Keifuku Dentetsu Line. |
| Number of cherry trees | About 1,500 |
| Yearly Peak Season | Mid March - early April |
Hiroshima
Miyajima
A myriad colors at one of Japan's greatest views
Miyajima, an island in Hiroshima Bay, is regarded as one of the Three Great Views of Japan. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it's possible to observe the famous "floating" torii gate through the blossoming flowers.
| Address | Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free of charge |
| Getting there | From Miyajima-guchi Station on the JR Sanyo Line: 1 min on foot to the pier (Miyajima-guchi Sanbashi), from which it is a 10 min ride by JR Miyajima Line tourist ship to Miyajima. |
| Number of cherry trees | 1,600 |
| Yearly Peak Season | Late March - early April |
Fukuoka
Nishi Park
One of the 100 best cherry blossom sights in Japan
Over 1,300 cherry blossom trees are planted in this park, which has scenic views of Hakata Bay. The park, which also features a charming shrine dedicated to a famous Kyushu general, always attracts many visitors.
| Address | Nishikoen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free of charge |
| Getting there | From Ohori Koen Station on the Subway Airport Line: 15 min on foot. From Nishi Koen Bus Station on the Nishitetsu Line Bus Line: 15 min on foot. |
| Number of cherry trees | 1,300 |
| Yearly Peak Season | Late March - early April |
Cherry Blossoms - Our Top 15 Sakura Spots in Japan! 1｜2｜3
Goryokaku Park｜Kakunodate｜Hirosaki Castle｜Kenrokuen Garden
Oohirasan (Mt. Ohira)｜Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Chidorigafuchi｜Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜Osaka Castle
Yoshinoyama (Mt. Yoshino)｜Maruyama Park｜Kiyomizudera Temple
Arashiyama｜Miyajima｜Nishi Park
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