{"id":32781,"date":"2024-02-04T19:28:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T10:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/kyoto-sakura-ranking\/"},"modified":"2024-05-25T21:43:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T12:43:28","slug":"kyoto-sakura-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/destinations\/kansai\/kyoto\/kyoto-sakura-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy cherry blossoms in Kyoto! TOP 7 temples and shrines perfect for cherry blossom viewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are visiting Japan in spring, cherry blossom viewing spots are a must-see. In particular, there are many temples and shrines in Ky\u014dto that are famous for cherry blossom viewing. In this article, we will introduce 7 temples and shrines in Ky\u014dto that are perfect for cherry blossom viewing.<\/p>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Highlights \/ Features<\/h2>\n\n<p>When you think of Ky\u014dto, you think of temples and shrines. There are many temples and shrines in Ky\u014dto City that are famous for their cherry blossom viewing. The harmonious scenery of historic buildings and cherry blossoms seems to symbolize the beauty of Japan.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Ky\u014dto&#8217;s cherry blossom viewing season is usually from early to mid-April.<\/strong><br\/>When you visit Ky\u014dto in spring, be sure to enjoy cherry blossoms at temples and shrines.<\/p>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Cherry blossom viewing spots recommended for foreign tourists<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #1: Ninnaji Temple<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-ninnaji-sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-ninnaji-sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-ninnaji-sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-ninnaji-sakura-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ninnaji Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Ninna-ji Temple (\u4ec1\u548c\u5bfa) is one of Ky\u014dto&#8217;s most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. Every spring, many tourists from Japan and abroad visit here to admire cherry blossoms called Omuro-zakura, which is famous for its late-blooming.<\/p>\n\n<p>The height of the Omuro-zakura (\u5fa1\u5ba4\u685c) cherry tree is as low as 2 meters, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms right in front of your eyes. In addition, the cherry blossoms with the five-storied pagoda in the background are said to be a landscape that has not changed since the Edo period, making it a very spectacular sight.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 35px;\" width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 35px;\">Early April to mid-April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 35px;\">Official website<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 35px;\"><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/ninnaji.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ninnaji.jp\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3267.1146255058898!2d135.71187571241103!3d35.02886221541921!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6001077ff3ae5187%3A0xea1bdd27377bb743!2z5LuB5ZKM5a-6!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1705740260009!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Recommended information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"speach_balloon speech_balloon_left2\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"speach_balloon_user_image\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user_name\">N.N<\/div><\/div><div class=\"speach_balloon_text\"><p>The Omuro Flower Festival is held every year from late March to early May. In addition to cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy azaleas and maple trees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #2: Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kiyomizudera_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kiyomizudera_sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kiyomizudera_sakura-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kiyomizudera_sakura-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Kiyomizu-dera Temple (\u6e05\u6c34\u5bfa) is a classic tourist spot that represents Ky\u014dto. It is not only a nationally important cultural property, but also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a &#8220;cultural property of ancient Ky\u014dto&#8221;, and is crowded with tourists every day. The famous &#8220;Kiyomizu Stage&#8221; is approximately 13 meters high, which is equivalent to a 4-story building.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kiyomizu-dera Temple is characterized by over 1,000 cherry blossom trees in full bloom, including Yoshino cherry trees and wild cherry trees. Additionally, the cherry blossoms seen from the Kiyomizu Stage are said to be extremely beautiful. During the special viewing event at night, the cherry blossoms will be lit up, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic view of the cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td>Late March to early April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Official website<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1634.2486559511922!2d135.7830190889383!3d34.99425419049675!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x600108d385dcfb07%3A0x62af658650c434ba!2z5riF5rC05a-6!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1706938711914!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Recommended information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"speach_balloon speech_balloon_left2\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"speach_balloon_user_image\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user_name\">N.N<\/div><\/div><div class=\"speach_balloon_text\"><p>The cherry blossoms can be seen illuminated only during the special viewing period at night. Be sure to check the schedule on the official website in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #3: Daigoji Temple<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-daigoji_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-daigoji_sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-daigoji_sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-daigoji_sakura-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daigoji Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Daigoji Temple (\u918d\u9190\u5bfa) is a temple registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a &#8220;cultural property of ancient Ky\u014dto&#8221;. This temple is famous for its cherry blossoms, and is commonly known as &#8220;Daigo of Flowers&#8221; (\u82b1\u306e\u918d\u9190, Hana no Daigo).<\/p>\n\n<p>Approximately 700 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, wild cherry trees, and double-flowered cherry tree, are planted in the precincts, which are lined with five-storied pagodas that have been designated as Japanese national treasures. It is characterized by many attractions, including a cherry blossom tunnel and cherry blossom trees that are over 100 years old.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td>Early April to mid-April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Official website<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daigoji.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.daigoji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3270.2189101712747!2d135.81677937640617!3d34.951121569734!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60010e0d9ddd76b9%3A0x90f274040b6cfb3a!2z6YaN6YaQ5a-6!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1706937408772!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Recommended information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"speach_balloon speech_balloon_left2\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"speach_balloon_user_image\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user_name\">N.N<\/div><\/div><div class=\"speach_balloon_text\"><p>Every year, on the second Sunday of April, a cherry blossom viewing event called &#8220;H\u014dtaik\u014d Hanami Gy\u014dretsu&#8221; (\u8c4a\u592a\u95a4\u82b1\u898b\u884c\u5217) is held.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #4: Sh\u014djiji Temple<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-shoujiji_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-shoujiji_sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-shoujiji_sakura-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-shoujiji_sakura-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sh\u014djiji Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Sh\u014djiji Temple (\u52dd\u6301\u5bfa) is also known as &#8220;Flower Temple&#8221; and various flowers bloom in the temple grounds throughout the season. In spring, during the cherry blossom season, cherry blossoms are in full bloom all over the grounds, delighting tourists.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are approximately 100 cherry trees planted at Sh\u014djiji Temple, and you can admire several types of cherry blossoms, including Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and double-flowered cherry tree. It is characterized by the fact that you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at your leisure in a quiet and calm atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 35px;\" width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 35px;\">Early April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 35px;\">Official website<\/th>\n<td style=\"height: 35px;\"><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shoujiji.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.shoujiji.jp\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1634.9177535923982!2d135.6493236983948!3d34.9607313!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6001011bc68dc6c5%3A0x7bb48d5cc658c196!2z5Yud5oyB5a-6!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1706934338531!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Recommended information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"speach_balloon speech_balloon_left2\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"speach_balloon_user_image\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user_name\">N.N<\/div><\/div><div class=\"speach_balloon_text\"><p>The cherry blossoms are popular in the spring, but in the fall it is also a popular spot for viewing the autumn leaves (momiji).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #5: Heian Jing\u016b Shrine<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-heianjingu_sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-heianjingu_sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-heianjingu_sakura-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-heianjingu_sakura-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heian Jing\u016b Shrine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Heian Jing\u016b Shrine is a relatively new shrine in Ky\u014dto, having been built in 1895. The large torii gate at the entrance and the huge lacquered shrine building towering over the vast grounds are Ky\u014dto&#8217;s most representative sightseeing spots.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Heian Jing\u016b Shrine, about 300 cherry blossoms of about 20 different types are planted, include Yoshino cherry and Yaebeni weeping cherry. The contrast with the vermilion shrine building is very beautiful, and you&#8217;ll be able to take wonderful photos of the cherry blossoms throughout the grounds.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td>Late March to mid-April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Official website<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heianjingu.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.heianjingu.or.jp\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1633.8484178586264!2d135.78155923893843!3d35.01429338995679!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x600108e5187cc88d%3A0x75bed992d897454f!2z5bmz5a6J56We5a6u!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1707031116168!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #6: Hirano Jinja Shrine<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-hiranojinja-sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-hiranojinja-sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-hiranojinja-sakura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-hiranojinja-sakura-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hirano Jinja Shrine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Hirano Jinja Shrine (\u5e73\u91ce\u795e\u793e) is an old shrine that is said to have been built around 794. Since its founding, it has been famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in Ky\u014dto, and the shrine&#8217;s crest (the shrine&#8217;s own emblem) is a cherry blossom.<\/p>\n\n<p>Hirano Jinja Shrine has about 400 cherry trees of about 60 different types planted. Because there are many types of cherry blossoms, the area is unique in that you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for about a month and a half. It is said that Ky\u014dto&#8217;s cherry blossom season begins when the early-blooming weeping cherry, commonly known as Sakigake-zakura (\u9b41\u685c), blooms.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"guidance_table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"150px\">Best time to see<\/th>\n<td>Mid-March to late April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Official website<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiranojinja.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.hiranojinja.com\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Map<\/h6>\n\n<div class=\"well2\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d52271.44651537428!2d135.6557646486328!3d35.03259530000001!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6001078ce753f549%3A0x51a6cbb1594b20db!2z5bmz6YeO56We56S-!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1707032447513!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25b6 Recommended information<\/h6>\n<div class=\"speach_balloon speech_balloon_left2\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"speach_balloon_user_image\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/avator_n_a-300x300.jpg\"><div class=\"speach_balloon_user_name\">N.N<\/div><\/div><div class=\"speach_balloon_text\"><p>Every year on April 10th, a festival called \u014ckasai (\u685c\u82b1\u796d) is held. We also recommend watching the gorgeous procession with the cherry blossoms in the background.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Recommended #7: Kamigamo Jinja Shrine<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kamigamojinja-sakura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kamigamojinja-sakura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kamigamojinja-sakura-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kyoto-kamigamojinja-sakura-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kamigamo Jinja Shrine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Kamigamo Jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Ky\u014dto. 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