Cherry Blossoms · Kansai

Ninna-ji Temple (Omuro Cherry Blossoms)

Kyoto CityTemple🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr

Overview

A World Heritage temple whose “Omuro-zakura” cherry trees are designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. Known as late bloomers in Kyoto, they peak around the time cherry blossoms at other famous spots have fallen.

Address: 33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8092
Time needed: About 1 hour
Official website: https://ninnaji.jp/

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Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually early to mid-April

March

April

May

They bloom late, and Kyoto Kanko Navi notes full bloom around Apr 20. According to Ninna-ji, bloom varies greatly with each year’s weather and is hard to predict, so check the Ninna-ji bloom information before you go

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

There are about 200 trees with whitish flowers, such as the Kurumagaeshi and Ariake varieties. They are short and branch out from near the base, so you can enjoy the blossoms at eye level. Because of their shape they are also called “Otafuku-zakura,” and they have been loved by ordinary people since the Edo period and celebrated in many waka poems.

📷 Best views

Omuro-zakura

A Place of Scenic Beauty where about 200 short, white-flowered cherry trees bloom together

Hours

Opening hours

Omuro Hana Matsuri period8:30–17:30

Reception until 17:00

Hours can change during the cherry blossom season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Omuro Hana Matsuri special admissionAdults ¥800

Free for high school students and under. Free for the holder on presentation of a disability certificate

Goten GardenAdults ¥800

Free for high school students and under

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓The peak comes later than at most famous spots in Kyoto, so placing it in the second half of your itinerary improves your chances of seeing the blossoms

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Omuro-Ninnaji Station (Randen Kitano Line)About a 3 min walk
Hanazono Station (JR Sagano Line)About a 15 min walkAbout 5 min by taxi
From major stations & airports: Kyoto Station: Kyoto City Bus route 26 (About 40 min)
By car & traffic restrictions: Paid parking on the east side of Ninna-ji (98 regular cars, open 24 hours)

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Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: April normals in Kyoto: high 20.1°C, low 9.2°C (JMA)
What to wear & bring: Many days in mid-April are warm, so wear layers that are easy to take on and off

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Rules

Hanami rules & etiquette

!No parties on the temple grounds. Eat packed lunches in the open area opposite the Reihokan museum
!No alcohol
!Pets must be kept in a carrier even outdoors (a leash alone is not allowed). Not allowed inside buildings
!Tripods are allowed outdoors only. Be considerate of other visitors

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Events

Events & festivals in Kyoto City

February

Baikasai (Plum Blossom Festival)

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Every year on February 25 (outdoor tea ceremony 10:00–15:00)

Every year on February 25 (Feb 25 in 2027)

May

Aoi Matsuri

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Every year on May 15 (postponed to the 16th if it rains; if it also rains on the 16th, the procession is canceled). Preliminary rites such as Yabusame horseback archery (May 3) and the Saio-dai purification ceremony (May 4) are held in early May

2027: May 15 (held every year on May 15; postponed to the 16th if it rains)

May–October

Noryo Yuka / Kawadoko (Kamogawa & Kibune)

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Kamogawa Noryo Yuka usually runs May 1 – October 15, and Kibune Kawadoko usually runs May 1 – September 30 (season and hours vary by restaurant). In 2026, Kamogawa Noryo Yuka runs until October 15

July

Gion Matsuri

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Usually July 1–31 (Yamahoko procession: Saki Matsuri July 17, Ato Matsuri July 24; Yoiyama eves: Saki Matsuri July 14–16, Ato Matsuri July 21–23)

August

Gozan Okuribi (Kyoto Five Mountains Bonfires)

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Every year on August 16 (from 20:00)

2027: Aug 16 (Mon)

October

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

Every year on October 22 (postponed to the 23rd if it rains)

2026: Oct 22 (Thu). Postponed to Oct 23 if it rains

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Attractions

Attractions in Kyoto City

Aquarium

Kyoto Aquarium

Kansai ・ Kyoto City

An inland aquarium in Umekoji Park, within walking distance of Kyoto Station. Its exhibits explore Kyoto's waterside nature and how it connects, from the "Kyoto River" to the "Kyoto Sea." With a dolphin stadium and jellyfish displays, it's an easy stop between Kyoto sightseeing spots.

Zoo

Kyoto City Zoo

Kansai ・ Okazaki, Kyoto

A city-run zoo inside Okazaki Park, home to Heian Shrine and several art museums. In its compact grounds you can see elephants, gorillas, and wild animals from Kyoto's forests. Admission is free for junior high students and younger, and just ¥750 for adults.

Experience

Nintendo Museum

Kansai ・ Uji

A museum in Uji, Kyoto, that displays Nintendo's products through the years and lets you play hands-on exhibits. Tickets are date- and time-specific and must be reserved in advance, through a monthly lottery or first-come, first-served sales of slots that open up. If you want to include it in your itinerary, applying from the lottery 3 months before your visit is the surest way.

☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required

Theme park

UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE

Kansai ・ Uzumasa

Toei Kyoto Studio Park, a samurai-drama theme park that opened in 1975, reopened on March 28, 2026 as UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE after the first phase of its renewal. It is now an immersive park for adults built around the concept of wandering into Kyoto in the Edo period, with the second phase scheduled to open in spring 2027. It stays open until 21:00.

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