This is a temple of the Jodo sect known for its "five-colored double-petaled camellia" whose petals fall one by one. The main hall and the Kannon Hall, where the "Goko-Shiyui-Amida-Nyorai" statue that is popular for its unique appearance is enshrined, will be open to the public for a special viewing. Enjoy the camellias and weeping cherry blossoms that adorn the garden.

[Plan Period] Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from March 14 (Sat) to April 12 (Sun), 2026

A famous temple complex nestled in the tranquil Rakuhoku area. Behind the main hall, “Myomanji’s Forest Sakurayama” is dyed in pale pink Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms that seem to blanket the entire hillside without a single gap. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy spring in a cherry blossom garden that is normally closed to the public.

[Plan Period] March 27 (Fri) to April 5 (Sun), 2026 *Excluding March 30 (Mon)

The beauty of the crimson weeping cherry trees that adorn the sacred garden has been celebrated in the works of authors such as Kawabata Yasunari and Tanizaki Junichiro. We are pleased to offer a special viewing of the “hidden garden,” located just off the main path. Enjoy the elegant cherry blossom scenery set against the vermilion shrine pavilions.

[Plan Period] March 27 (Fri) to , April 5 (Sun), 2026

At dusk, as the sky slowly changes color, you can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms in the gardens, adorned with approximately 200 Somei-Yoshino, Kawazu-zakura, and weeping cherry trees with beautiful crimson hues. The interiors of the Kondo and Kodo halls, where many national treasures and important cultural property Buddhist statues are enshrined, can also be viewed in peace and quiet. The temple is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[Plan Period] March 14 (Sat) to April 12 (Sun), 2026 *Excluding March 21 (Sat)

The sight of the Phoenix Hall, glowing in the darkness and reflected in Aji-ike Pond, is a breathtaking view beyond description. Together with the weeping cherry blossoms lining the water’s edge, the scene evokes a dreamlike vision floating in the spring evening. Feast your eyes on the valuable temple treasures on display as well. The temple is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[Plan Period] March 27 (Fri), March 28 (Sat), April 3 (Fri), and April 4 (Sat), 2026

The five-story pagoda peeks out from a sea of late-blooming Omuro cherry blossoms. In the cherry grove, where one of Kyoto’s iconic spring landscapes unfolds, enjoy a slightly luxurious cherry‐blossom viewing experience before general opening hours. Special access is also offered to the interior of the Kondo, which enshrines the principal deity, Yakushi Nyorai. The temple is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[Plan Period] April 3 (Fri) to April 12 (Sun), 2026

Daigo-ji Temple is a celebrated site known for staging Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s famed “Daigo Cherry Blossom Viewing Party.” A sight to behold, the cherry blossoms complement the majesty of the natural treasures on the premises, such as the five-story pagoda as well as the Kondo Hall rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori. Begin your spring day on the solemn temple grounds, where the where the morning sun shines through.

[Plan Period] March 20 (Fri, holiday) to April 5 (Sun), 2026

Starting with Daigo’s great weeping cherry tree, which is over 180 years old, each weeping cherry tree is an imposing presence that looks as if it is pouring down from the sky. Enjoy the illumination that accentuates the ethereal beauty of the cherry blossoms. Participants can also view the temple treasures on display in the Reihokan Hall.

[Plan Period] March 30 (Mon), April 3 (Fri), and April 4 (Sat), 2026