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.
Kasamatsu Park
Kasamatsu Park is the best spot to admire Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots of Japan.
This park is famous for the birth place of "Matanozoki", to view Amanohashidate from between two legs. The view of Amanohashidate is called Shoryukan that means Amanohashidate looks a dragon rising to the sky.
In spring, a funicular goes through a tunnel of cherry trees and head to the observatory. From there, the view of cherry blossoms in full bloom with Amanohashidate can be enjoyed. The representative scenery of Japan in spring color is extremely marvelous.
Date of first blossom
March 17
Date of full blossom
March 28
Kasamatsu Park is the best spot to admire Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots of Japan.
This park is famous for the birth place of "Matanozoki", to view Amanohashidate from between two legs. The view of Amanohashidate is called Shoryukan that means Amanohashidate looks a dragon rising to the sky.
In spring, a funicular goes through a tunnel of cherry trees and head to the observatory. From there, the view of cherry blossoms in full bloom with Amanohashidate can be enjoyed. The representative scenery of Japan in spring color is extremely marvelous.