Maruyama Park
Located in the East of Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park is the first park in Kyoto and was founded in 1886.
800 cherry blossom trees in the park burst into bloom, giving color to Kyoto's spring.
Maruyama Park is famous for its big Shidare Sakura, planted in the center of this park. Also known as "Yozakura of Gion", the illuminated cherry blossoms at night attract all cherry‐blossom viewers.
If one wants to admire cherry blossoms in Kyoto, then Maruyama Park is one place no one should skip.
Date of first blossom
March 18
Date of full blossom
March 29
Located in the East of Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park is the first park in Kyoto and was founded in 1886.
800 cherry blossom trees in the park burst into bloom, giving color to Kyoto's spring.
Maruyama Park is famous for its big Shidare Sakura, planted in the center of this park. Also known as "Yozakura of Gion", the illuminated cherry blossoms at night attract all cherry‐blossom viewers.
If one wants to admire cherry blossoms in Kyoto, then Maruyama Park is one place no one should skip.
Address | 473, Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ward, Kyoto city, Kyoto, 605-0071 |
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Access | From JR Kyoto station, ride the Kyoto City bus about 20 min and get of at Gion bus station. 3 min walk from there. |
Business hours | Free to roam anytime |
Telephone | 075-561-1350 |
Website | Homepage |
Closed | Open all year-round |
Fees | Free |
* All information posted here are as of January 14, 2021. Current information may differ from contents posted due to the effects of the spread of COVID-19.
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