Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar 2025

See Kyoto’s famous cherry blossoms , or “sakura” at their best!

Cherry blossom season is nearly here, and Kyoto offers plenty of breathtaking viewing locations (Depending on its species, cherry blossoms may flower at a different time from others. The elevation of the area can also influence the start of the blooming period).

See the current state of Kyoto’s cherry blossom trees across the entire city and use this calendar as a guide when you head out this year!

Special openings and evening illumination events will be held at a number of temples and shrines during the cherry blossoms season:

Spring Illuminations and Special Opening Events in 2025【PDF】

First, choose a part of the city to explore:

last updated
April 11

Scheduled for 2025 survey on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from March 19th to April 11th (*The updates for 2025 have ended on April 11th).

Spots

Bloom Progression

Buds Only 0%
Beginning to Bloom 15%
Partial Bloom 30%
Half Bloom 50%
Almost Full Bloom 70%
Full Bloom 100%
Beginning to Fall
Blossoms Gone

Area

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19	3 21
Joshoko-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Joshoko-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Hosen-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Hosen-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Mt. Hiei Driveway	Mid - Late April
Mt. Hiei Driveway	Mid - Late April
Sanzen-in Temple	Mid-April
Sanzen-in Temple	Mid-April
Yase	Early April
Yase	Early April
Kurama-dera Temple	Mid - Late April
Kurama-dera Temple	Mid - Late April	Flower memorial service on Mt. Kurama: Apr 6 (Sun) - 13 (Sun)
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Josho-ji Temple	Mid-April
Josho-ji Temple	Mid-April	Flower memorial service for Yoshino Tayū: Apr 13 (Sun)
Kyoto Botanical Garden	Late March - Mid-April
Kyoto Botanical Garden	Late March - Mid-April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: March 25th (Tue) - Apr 6th (Sun)
Nakaragi Path	Early April~
Nakaragi Path	Early April~	Kamogawa Teahouse: Apr 5th (Sat) and 6th (Sun)
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)	Early April
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)	Early April
Shinnyo-do Temple	Early April
Shinnyo-do Temple	Early April
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple	Early April
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple	Early April
Nanzen-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Nanzen-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Heian Jingu Shrine	Early April
Heian Jingu Shrine	Early April	Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony: March 29 (Sat) - Apr 9 (Wed) Heian-jingu Sakura Otoyo （Benishidare) Concert: Apr 2 (Wed) - 6 (Sun)
Okazaki Canal	Early - Mid-April
Okazaki Canal	Early - Mid-April	Okazaki Sakura Corridor Jikkokubune Boat Ride: Mar 20th (Thu, national holiday) to April 13th (Sun)
Maruyama Park	Late March - Mid-April
Maruyama Park	Late March - Mid-April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: March 25th (Tue) - April 9th (Wed)
Kodai-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Kodai-ji Temple	Late March - Early April	Special Nighttime Opening: Mar 14th (Fri) to May 6th (Tue, national holiday)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	Late March - Early April
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	Late March - Early April	Illumination and Special Night Opening: Mar 25th (Tue) - Apr 3rd (Thu)
Hirano-jinja Shrine	Mid-March - Late April
Hirano-jinja Shrine	Mid-March - Late April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: Mar 22 (Sat) - Apr 13 (Sun) Cherry Blossom Festival: Apr 10 (Thu)
Kyoto Prefectural Office	Early April
Kyoto Prefectural Office	Early April	Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival: March 22nd (Sat) - April 6th (Sun) Illumination: March 26th (Wed) - April 3rd (Thu)
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden	Late March - Early May
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden	Late March - Early May
Nijo-jo Castle	Late March - Late April
Nijo-jo Castle	Late March - Late April	NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle Sakura 2025 (illumination & projection mapping): Mar 14th (Fri) - Apr 13th (Sun)
Shosei-en Garden	Early April
Shosei-en Garden	Early April
Umekoji Park	End of March - Mid-April
Umekoji Park	End of March - Mid-April
Takao	Mid-April
Takao	Mid-April
Haradani-en Garden	Late March - Late April	-	-
Haradani-en Garden	Late March - Late April	Open day: Mar 25 (Tue) - Apr 25 (Fri) (tentative) Shuttle bus service will be available from Mar 29 (Sat) to Apr 13 (Sun) (tentative)
Ryoan-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ryoan-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ninna-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ninna-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April	Special Opening Period - Omuro Flower Festival: Mar 22 (Sat) - May 6 (Tue, national holiday) *From March 19th to April 7th, we have been reporting on the blooming status of Somei-yoshino cherry trees, which grow flowers within the standard cherry blossom season. Starting from April 9th, however, we will be reporting on the blooming status of Omuro-zakura cherry trees, which blossom late.
Arashiyama	Late March - Early April
Arashiyama	Late March - Early April
Daikaku-ji Temple	Late March - Mid-April
Daikaku-ji Temple	Late March - Mid-April
Nison-in Temple	Late April - Early May
Nison-in Temple	Late April - Early May
Tenryu-ji Temple	Early April
Tenryu-ji Temple	Early April
Taizo-in Temple	Early - Mid-April
Taizo-in Temple	Early - Mid-April
Oharano Shrine	Early April ("Senganzakura" blooms around April 10)
Oharano Shrine	Early April ("Senganzakura" blooms around April 10)
Yoshimine-dera Temple	Early - Late April
Yoshimine-dera Temple	Early - Late April
Bishamon-do Temple	Early - Mid-April
Bishamon-do Temple	Early - Mid-April
Yamashina Canal	Early - Mid-April
Yamashina Canal	Early - Mid-April	Lake Biwa Canal Cruise: Mar 27 (Thu) - Jun 8 (Sun)
Kaju-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Kaju-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
To-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
To-ji Temple	Late March - Early April	Cherry Blossoms Illumination, Special Night Opening of the Kondo and Kodo Hall: Mar 15 (Sat) - Apr 13 (Sun)
Jonan-gu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Jonan-gu Shrine	Early - Mid-April	*This year's cherry blossoms are not in the best condition, so their blossoms are expected to stop growing at their current state, without reaching full bloom.
Daigo-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Daigo-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge	Early - Mid-April
Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge	Early - Mid-April	Uji River Sakura Festival: Apr 5th (Sat) & Apr 6th (Sun)
Izumo-daijingu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Izumo-daijingu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine	Early - Mid-April	Otokoyama Cherry Blossom Festival: Mar 20 (Thu, national holiday) - April 30 (Wed)

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
Joshoko-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Joshoko-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Hosen-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Hosen-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Mt. Hiei Driveway	Mid - Late April
Mt. Hiei Driveway	Mid - Late April
Sanzen-in Temple	Mid-April
Sanzen-in Temple	Mid-April
Yase	Early April
Yase	Early April
Kurama-dera Temple	Mid - Late April
Kurama-dera Temple	Mid - Late April	Flower memorial service on Mt. Kurama: Apr 6 (Sun) - 13 (Sun)
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Josho-ji Temple	Mid-April
Josho-ji Temple	Mid-April	Flower memorial service for Yoshino Tayū: Apr 13 (Sun)
Kyoto Botanical Garden	Late March - Mid-April
Kyoto Botanical Garden	Late March - Mid-April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: March 25th (Tue) - Apr 6th (Sun)
Nakaragi Path	Early April~
Nakaragi Path	Early April~	Kamogawa Teahouse: Apr 5th (Sat) and 6th (Sun)

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)	Early April
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)	Early April
Shinnyo-do Temple	Early April
Shinnyo-do Temple	Early April
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple	Early April
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple	Early April
Nanzen-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Nanzen-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Heian Jingu Shrine	Early April
Heian Jingu Shrine	Early April	Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony: March 29 (Sat) - Apr 9 (Wed) Heian-jingu Sakura Otoyo （Benishidare) Concert: Apr 2 (Wed) - 6 (Sun)
Okazaki Canal	Early - Mid-April
Okazaki Canal	Early - Mid-April	Okazaki Sakura Corridor Jikkokubune Boat Ride: Mar 20th (Thu, national holiday) to April 13th (Sun)
Maruyama Park	Late March - Mid-April
Maruyama Park	Late March - Mid-April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: March 25th (Tue) - April 9th (Wed)
Kodai-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Kodai-ji Temple	Late March - Early April	Special Nighttime Opening: Mar 14th (Fri) to May 6th (Tue, national holiday)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	Late March - Early April
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	Late March - Early April	Illumination and Special Night Opening: Mar 25th (Tue) - Apr 3rd (Thu)

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
Hirano-jinja Shrine	Mid-March - Late April
Hirano-jinja Shrine	Mid-March - Late April	Cherry Blossom Illumination: Mar 22 (Sat) - Apr 13 (Sun) Cherry Blossom Festival: Apr 10 (Thu)
Kyoto Prefectural Office	Early April
Kyoto Prefectural Office	Early April	Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival: March 22nd (Sat) - April 6th (Sun) Illumination: March 26th (Wed) - April 3rd (Thu)
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden	Late March - Early May
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden	Late March - Early May
Nijo-jo Castle	Late March - Late April
Nijo-jo Castle	Late March - Late April	NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle Sakura 2025 (illumination & projection mapping): Mar 14th (Fri) - Apr 13th (Sun)
Shosei-en Garden	Early April
Shosei-en Garden	Early April
Umekoji Park	End of March - Mid-April
Umekoji Park	End of March - Mid-April

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19	3 21
Takao	Mid-April
Takao	Mid-April
Haradani-en Garden	Late March - Late April	-	-
Haradani-en Garden	Late March - Late April	Open day: Mar 25 (Tue) - Apr 25 (Fri) (tentative) Shuttle bus service will be available from Mar 29 (Sat) to Apr 13 (Sun) (tentative)
Ryoan-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ryoan-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ninna-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Ninna-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April	Special Opening Period - Omuro Flower Festival: Mar 22 (Sat) - May 6 (Tue, national holiday) *From March 19th to April 7th, we have been reporting on the blooming status of Somei-yoshino cherry trees, which grow flowers within the standard cherry blossom season. Starting from April 9th, however, we will be reporting on the blooming status of Omuro-zakura cherry trees, which blossom late.
Arashiyama	Late March - Early April
Arashiyama	Late March - Early April
Daikaku-ji Temple	Late March - Mid-April
Daikaku-ji Temple	Late March - Mid-April
Nison-in Temple	Late April - Early May
Nison-in Temple	Late April - Early May
Tenryu-ji Temple	Early April
Tenryu-ji Temple	Early April
Taizo-in Temple	Early - Mid-April
Taizo-in Temple	Early - Mid-April
Oharano Shrine	Early April ("Senganzakura" blooms around April 10)
Oharano Shrine	Early April ("Senganzakura" blooms around April 10)
Yoshimine-dera Temple	Early - Late April
Yoshimine-dera Temple	Early - Late April

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
Bishamon-do Temple	Early - Mid-April
Bishamon-do Temple	Early - Mid-April
Yamashina Canal	Early - Mid-April
Yamashina Canal	Early - Mid-April	Lake Biwa Canal Cruise: Mar 27 (Thu) - Jun 8 (Sun)
Kaju-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April
Kaju-ji Temple	Early - Mid-April

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
To-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
To-ji Temple	Late March - Early April	Cherry Blossoms Illumination, Special Night Opening of the Kondo and Kodo Hall: Mar 15 (Sat) - Apr 13 (Sun)
Jonan-gu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Jonan-gu Shrine	Early - Mid-April	*This year's cherry blossoms are not in the best condition, so their blossoms are expected to stop growing at their current state, without reaching full bloom.
Daigo-ji Temple	Late March - Early April
Daigo-ji Temple	Late March - Early April

Locations	Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years	3 19
Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge	Early - Mid-April
Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge	Early - Mid-April	Uji River Sakura Festival: Apr 5th (Sat) & Apr 6th (Sun)
Izumo-daijingu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Izumo-daijingu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine	Early - Mid-April
Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine	Early - Mid-April	Otokoyama Cherry Blossom Festival: Mar 20 (Thu, national holiday) - April 30 (Wed)

Cherry Blossom Report

Bloom Progression

No results matching this flowering stage

No results matching this flowering stage

Hosen-ji Temple

Partial Bloom 30%

Area：Northern Kyoto
No results matching this flowering stage

Ninna-ji Temple

Half Bloom 50%

Area：Western Kyoto
Jonan-gu Shrine

Half Bloom 50%

Area：Southern Kyoto
No results matching this flowering stage

Joshoko-ji Temple

Almost Full Bloom 70%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Mt. Hiei Driveway

Almost Full Bloom 70%

Area：Northern Kyoto
No results matching this flowering stage

Sanzen-in Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Kurama-dera Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Josho-ji Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Kyoto Botanical Garden

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
Nakaragi Path

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Northern Kyoto
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Heian Jingu Shrine

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Hirano-jinja Shrine

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Central Kyoto
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Central Kyoto
Nijo-jo Castle

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Central Kyoto
Shosei-en Garden

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Central Kyoto
Takao

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Haradani-en Garden

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Ryoan-ji Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Nison-in Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Taizo-in Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Oharano Shrine

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Yoshimine-dera Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Western Kyoto
Kaju-ji Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Yamashina
To-ji Temple

Full Bloom 100%

Area：Southern Kyoto
No results matching this flowering stage

Yase

Beginning to Fall

Area：Northern Kyoto
Shinnyo-do Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Nanzen-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Okazaki Canal

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Maruyama Park

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Kodai-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Eastern Kyoto
Kyoto Prefectural Office

Beginning to Fall

Area：Central Kyoto
Umekoji Park

Beginning to Fall

Area：Central Kyoto
Arashiyama

Beginning to Fall

Area：Western Kyoto
Daikaku-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Western Kyoto
Tenryu-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Western Kyoto
Bishamon-do Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Yamashina
Yamashina Canal

Beginning to Fall

Area：Yamashina
Daigo-ji Temple

Beginning to Fall

Area：Southern Kyoto
Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge

Beginning to Fall

Area：Nearby Cities
Izumo-daijingu Shrine

Beginning to Fall

Area：Nearby Cities
Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine

Beginning to Fall

Area：Nearby Cities
No results matching this flowering stage

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Blossoms Gone

Area：Eastern Kyoto
No results matching this flowering stage

last updatedApril 11

Bloom Progression

Area

Bloom Progression

Hosen-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Jonan-gu Shrine

Joshoko-ji Temple

Mt. Hiei Driveway

Sanzen-in Temple

Kurama-dera Temple

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine

Josho-ji Temple

Kyoto Botanical Garden

Nakaragi Path

The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)

Heian Jingu Shrine

Hirano-jinja Shrine

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Nijo-jo Castle

Shosei-en Garden

Takao

Haradani-en Garden

Ryoan-ji Temple

Nison-in Temple

Taizo-in Temple

Oharano Shrine

Yoshimine-dera Temple

Kaju-ji Temple

To-ji Temple

Yase

Shinnyo-do Temple

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji Temple

Okazaki Canal

Maruyama Park

Kodai-ji Temple

Kyoto Prefectural Office

Umekoji Park

Arashiyama

Daikaku-ji Temple

Tenryu-ji Temple

Bishamon-do Temple

Yamashina Canal

Daigo-ji Temple

Byodo-in Temple and Uji Bridge

Izumo-daijingu Shrine

Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

last updated
April 11