A 12-metre tall and more than 80-year-old weeping cherry blossom tree in the middle of Maruyama Park stands out in 850 sakura trees. Compared to the tranquil cherry blossom viewing at Gion, it is like a carnival at the park. At night, people sit under the light-up trees, chatting, tasting snacks and drinking beer or sake.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 850
The age of trees: more than 80 years (the middle weeping cherry blossom tree)
Variety: Somei Yoshino and Weeping Cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Maruyama Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: mid March to mid April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): late March to early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: A 5-minute walk from City Bus Stop "Gion"
Address: 473 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Japanese address: 京都府京都市東山区円山町ほか
