The latest in 2024 | 21 Cherry Blossom Spots in Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo)

2024/02/16
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From famous cherry blossom viewing spots to hidden gems, here are some of the best places to view cherry blossoms by area for your reference in the spring of 2024.

 

[KYOTO area]

There are many picturesque cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto.
You can never miss the famous spots! I want to go to a place where there are as few people as possible! Here are some cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto by area that will fulfill both of your wishes.

[KYOTO Arashiya area]

Arashiyama is rich in seasonal changes. The clear Oigawa River and the graceful appearance of the Togetsu Bridge over it attract people’s hearts no matter what time of year they visit.
In spring, the view of cherry blossoms, mountains, river, and bridge together is magnificent.

Togetsukyo Bridge, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Arashiyama

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The view of the Togetsukyo Bridge over the overflowing cherry blossoms and Arashiyama beyond is as beautiful as a picture scroll.

 

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LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Saga Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

8-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

Randen (Keifuku Electric Railway) Cherry blossom Tunnel

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A tunnel of cherry blossoms appears between Narutaki and Utano Stations on the Randen Kitano Line. Someiyoshino cherry trees line both sides of the line for about 200 meters. The retro trains that run through the cherry blossoms are also attractive.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

4, Utanohoanjicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

From Hankyu Kyoto Line Saiin Station,
transfer over to the Randen and go to Keage Line.

Tenryuji Temple, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms while overlooking the city of Kyoto

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Tenryuji Temple was built by Ashikaga Takauji. It is a beautiful spot with cherry blossoms in the distance, such as weeping cherry trees blooming against the backdrop of Dahouden Hall and Mochikyo-no-oka overlooking Arashiyama in spring.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

68, Saga Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

15-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

Daikakuji Temple, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of water

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Cherry trees are planted around Osawa Pond, the oldest man-made garden pond in Japan, and visitors can enjoy a 1-kilometer walk around the pond. The cherry blossoms reflected in the water mirror are also beautiful.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

4, Saga Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

30-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

[KYOTO Higashiyama area]

Higashiyama is home to a concentration of Kyoto’s most famous sights. The area, which is easily accessible from downtown Kawaramachi, Kyoto, is dotted with cherry blossom viewing spots.
Please enjoy the town of Higashiyama dyed in pink.

Keage Incline is popular for its rows of cherry trees in full bloom

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A total of 582 meters of inclined railroad near Nanzenji Temple, and now visitors can freely walk on the rails. In spring, you can enjoy the romantic scenery amidst the rows of cherry trees that fill the area.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

From Hankyu Kyoto Line Karasuma Station,
transfer over to the Kyoto Municipal Subway and go to Keage Station.
It's a 10-minute walk from there.

Kodaiji Temple, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot for its illumination

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This Zen temple was built by Nene to mourn the loss of Hideyoshi. In spring, weeping cherry trees in the Hojo Garden bloom beautifully, their bright pink color shining on the white sand of the garden.

 

During the nighttime viewing, the Hojo front garden with weeping cherry trees will be illuminated.
Friday, March 15, 2024 – Monday, May 6, 2024 (national holiday)
17:00 (light-up) – 22:00 (reception closes at 21:30)

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

526, Shimokawara-cho Kodaiji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

15-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station

Cherry Blossom Walk "Philosopher’s Walk"

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Wherever you go along the Philosopher’s Walk, there are cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms! The side trips to shrines and temples scattered along the way are also enjoyable and make you lose track of time.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Sakyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Kyoto-kawaramachi Station and alight at Ginkakuji-michi.
It's a short walk away.

Heian Jingu Shrine, famous for weeping cherry blossoms

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Most of the cherry trees that adorn Heian Shrine are red weeping cherry trees. As the name suggests, these cherry trees are bright red in color. The contrast with the vermilion shrine pavilions is magnificent.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

97, Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Kyoto-kawaramachi Station and alight
at OkazakikoenBijutsukan/Heianjingu-mae.
It's a 5-minute walk from there.

[KYOTO Nishiyama area]

There’s even a spot away from the city center of Kyoto where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms!
Enjoy the cherry blossoms in a relaxing atmosphere at this ancient shrine nestled in the nature of Nishiyama.

 

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Shobo-ji Temple to enjoy cherry blossoms at a temple called Ishi-no-tera

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The “Garden of Birds and Animals,” lined with stones that resemble animals and birds, is a beautiful spot where weeping cherry trees stand dignifiedly.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1102, Ōharano Minamikasugacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Hankyu bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Higashi-muko Station and alight at Minami kasugacho.
It's a 8-minute walk from there.

Phantom Sengan Cherry Blossom, Oharano Shrine

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The most notable cherry blossom on the grounds of Oharano Shrine is the “Sengan-zakura” (cherry blossom with a thousand eyes). It is said to be a phantom cherry blossom that blooms for only two or three days, and if you are lucky enough to see it, your wish will come true.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1152, Ōharano Minamikasugacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Hankyu bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Higashi-muko Station and alight at Minami kasugacho.
It's a 7-minute walk from there.

Commonly known as the Temple of Flowers, Shouji-ji Temple

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At Shouji-ji Temple, commonly known as “Flower Temple,” about 100 cherry trees spread their branches spontaneously. The temple is famous for the “Saigyo Cherry Blossoms,” which are said to have been planted and loved by the monk Saigyo.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1194, Ōharano Minamikasugacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Hankyu bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Higashi-muko Station and alight at Minami kasugacho.
It's a 20-minute walk from there.

The entire mountain is dyed pink at Yoshimine Temple

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Various varieties of cherry trees, including higanzakura (higan cherry), shidarezakura (weeping cherry), yamazakura (mountain cherry), and botanzakura (botan cherry), color the spring scenery in the precincts.
The temple is also famous for its dynamic view. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1372, Oharano-koshio-machi, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]

Access

Take the Hankyu bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line
Higashi-muko Station and alight at Yoshiminedera.
It's a 8-minute walk from there.

[OSAKA area]

There are many cherry blossom viewing spots in the Osaka area, including cherry blossoms to be enjoyed in the city and in parks.

Japan Mint, Cherry Blossom Passage

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Japan Mint Bureau is a regular spot that is often voted No. 1 in the ranking of Osaka’s cherry blossom viewing spots.
Although the grounds are not accessible during the day, they are open for a limited time only during the “Cherry Blossom Passage,” which is held when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
*In 2023, online pre-registration (first-come, first-served) was required, but no information is yet available for 2024.

 

Cherry blossoms at Japan Mint are mainly late-blooming yaezakura, and many types of cherry trees can be enjoyed while walking along the 560-meter promenade.
Each cherry tree is planted with a different variety of cherry blossom, so find the one you like best!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1-1-79,Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka [MAP]

Access

15-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Minamimorimachi Station

Osaka Castle Park with a spectacular view of the castle and cherry blossoms

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This lush green park stretches around Osaka Castle and offers a spectacular view of cherry blossoms with the castle tower in the background.

 

The Nishinomaru Garden, surrounded by important cultural properties, is famous for its approximately 300 cherry trees, mainly Someiyoshino.

 

The castle tower and the pink-colored cherry blossoms are a spectacular view unique to Japan.

 

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LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka [MAP]

Access

20-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Temmabashi Station

Osaka Sakura Cruise

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The “Naniwa Tanken Cruise with Rakugo Storytellers,” which offers sightseeing in Osaka City with the entertaining guidance of Rakugo storytellers, will be operated as the “Cherry Blossom Special Cruise” for a limited time in spring.

 

This is a very popular cruise every year, where you can enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees that are slightly tinted with spring colors from the surface of the river.
The cruise takes about 120 minutes and you can see the cherry blossoms along the Okawa River.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Minatomachi Port: 1-3-1, Minato-machi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka [MAP]

Access

8-minute walk from Hanshin Namba Line Osaka-Namba Station

Ikeda Satsukiyama Ryokuchi, cherry blossom viewing spot for the whole family

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Satsukiyama Ryokuchi, located in Ikeda, Osaka, is a popular spot where you can enjoy a free zoo, hiking, barbecues, and playground equipment all day long. On weekends during the holiday season, the park is crowded with families with children and hikers.

From the entrance of the park to the Hinomaru Observatory at the top of the mountain, Someiyoshino and Yamazakura cherry trees are in full bloom everywhere.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

2-5, Ayaha, Ikeda-shi, Osaka [MAP]

Access

17-minute walk from Hankyu Takarazuka Line Ikeda Station

[HYOGO area]

There are many places famous for cherry blossoms in the Hyogo area.
Kobe, Takarazuka, Himeji, etc., offer a different atmosphere from Osaka and Kyoto.

The cherry blossoms along the river are magnificent at Shukugawa Park

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Shukugawa Park has a beautiful view of the cherry blossoms reflected in the river. It has been selected as one of the “100 Best Places for Cherry Blossoms” and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

The path lined with cherry blossom trees on both banks is a perfect walking course.

You can also enjoy the cherry blossoms from the nearest station, Hankyu Shukugawa Station.

At Hankyu Shukugawa Station, there’s a cute bench with a cherry blossom motif!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Miyanishicho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

Right by Hankyu Kobe Line Shukugawa Station

Oji Zoo where you can enjoy cherry blossoms even with small children

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Opened in 1951, Oji Zoo is one of the best leisure spots in Kobe where parents and children can enjoy a full day of close observation of animals.
Oji Zoo is also a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms. There are about 480 cherry trees in the park alone, and nearly 800 cherry trees in the entire Oji Park.

The collaboration of animals and cherry blossoms, including giraffes and elephants, is fascinating. Please enjoy the warm weather and be healed by the animals.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

3-1, Ojicho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

Right by Hankyu Kobe Line Oji-koen Station

Sumaura Sanjo Yuen Park, where you can enjoy the view overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and cherry blossoms

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Sumaura Sanjo Yuen Park is a popular amusement park for parents and children, where you can enjoy the view of the blue sky and the sea.

You can get there by taking the Sumaura ropeway and gondola. You can see the collaboration of cherry blossoms with Osaka Bay and Akashi Strait.

It is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in Kobe. The number of cherry trees in bloom here and there in the park is one of the largest in Kobe.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

5-3-2, Ichinotanicho, Suma-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

Right by Sanyo Electric Railway Line Sumaura-Koen Station

Takarazuka Hana no michi, a beautiful walking path to Takarazuka Grand Theater

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The “Hana no michi” that leads from Hankyu Takarazuka Station to Takarazuka Grand Theatre is filled with cherry blossoms in spring.

The tunnel of cherry blossoms in full bloom looks like a flower path on a stage. It is also popular among Takarazuka Revue fans.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

Sakaemachi, Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

Right by Hankyu Takarazuka Line Takarazuka Station

Kokoen Garden, a Japanese garden in Himeji for cherry blossom viewing

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Kokoen Garden is a popular tourist spot when visiting Himeji. This is a Japanese garden with World Heritage “Himeji Castle” in the background. The garden area is large along the southwestern part of Himeji Castle. The gardens are approximately ten thousand tsubos (about 3.5 hectares). Those who come to visit Himeji Castle must not miss out to come and visit this garden.

This garden consists of 9 separate strolling-style gardens of different sizes and landscaping themes in the style of the Edo Period. Various types of gardens such as hills and ponds, tea ceremony gardens, bamboo groves, or flower gardens are designed to allow us to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons in Japan.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

68, Honmachi Himeji-shi, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

15-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway Line Sanyo-Himeji Station

You can only enjoy the cherry blossom-colored scenery of Japan during the short spring period. Please check it out as soon as possible and use it as a reference for your travel plans.

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