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Maruyama Park & Yasaka Shrine

円山公園

Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing park with giant weeping cherry tree (shidarezakura). Open 24 hours with illuminations during cherry season. Adjacent to Yasaka Shrine. Food stalls and hanami parties in spring. Beautiful year-round strolling park.

Visit: 30-45 minutes (longer during hanami parties)
Entrance: Free
Hours: Open 24 hours (park), Yasaka Shrine 24 hours

Highlights & Must-See Features

  • Famous giant weeping cherry tree (shidarezakura)
  • Cherry blossom illuminations at night
  • Open 24 hours
  • Adjacent to Yasaka Shrine
  • Food stalls during hanami season
  • Central Gion location
  • Free admission

📍 How to Get There

Nearest Station

Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan) or Higashiyama Station (Subway)

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. 1 From Gion-Shijo Station: 10 minute walk east
  2. 2 From Higashiyama Station: 10 minute walk south
  3. 3 Behind Yasaka Shrine, walk through shrine to reach park
  4. 4 Cherry blossom season (early April) extremely crowded

Location & Maps

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Latitude: 35.003375
Longitude: 135.781146

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Best Time to Visit

Cherry blossom season (late March-early April) for famous weeping cherry - illuminated at night. Hanami parties popular. Peaceful early morning or late night. Good year-round for strolling.

Contact & Info

Address

Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0071

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