Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar 2024
Cherry blossom season is almost upon us once again, and Kyoto is full of spectacular locations to see all the different varieties of cherry blossoms at their peak (Different species of cherry blossoms may bloom at slightly different times. Elevation may also affect the bloom).
See what the current state of Kyoto’s cherry blossoms are across the entire city and use this calendar as a guide when you head out this year!
First, choose a part of the city to explore:
last updated
April 12
Scheduled for 2024 survey Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March 19th to April 12th
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Bloom Progression
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Buds Only 0%
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Beginning to Bloom 15%
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Partial Bloom 30%
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Half Bloom 50%
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Almost Full Bloom 70%
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Full Bloom 100%
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Beginning to Fall
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| NAKED SAKURA FESTIVAL 2024(Lighting-up and Projection mapping)：Mar. 8（Fri）- Apr. 7（Sun）18:00～22:00(entrance closing21:00) | ||||||||||||
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| Lighting-up：Mar.23（Sat）-31（Sun）18:00～21:00（Last entry） | ||||||||||||
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Cherry Blossom Report
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Bloom Progression
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Joshoko-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Mt. Hiei Driveway
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Sanzen-in Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Kurama-dera Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Josho-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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Nakaragi Path
Full Bloom 100%Area：Northern Kyoto
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The Philosopher's Walk (Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)
Full Bloom 100%Area：Eastern Kyoto
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Konkai Komyo-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Eastern Kyoto
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Heian Jingu Shrine
Full Bloom 100%Area：Eastern Kyoto
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Hirano-jinja Shrine
Full Bloom 100%Area：Central Kyoto
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Haradani-en Garden
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Ryoan-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Ninna-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Daikaku-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Nison-in Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Taizo-in Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Yoshimine-dera Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Western Kyoto
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Kaju-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%Area：Yamashina
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Jonan-gu Shrine
Full Bloom 100%Area：Southern Kyoto
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Yase
Beginning to FallArea：Northern Kyoto
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Kyoto Botanical Garden
Beginning to FallArea：Northern Kyoto
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Shinnyo-do Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Nanzen-ji Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Okazaki Canal
Beginning to FallArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Nijo-jo Castle
Beginning to FallArea：Central Kyoto
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Shosei-en Garden
Beginning to FallArea：Central Kyoto
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Arashiyama
Beginning to FallArea：Western Kyoto
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Tenryu-ji Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Western Kyoto
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Bishamon-do Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Yamashina
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Yamashina Canal
Beginning to FallArea：Yamashina
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To-ji Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Southern Kyoto
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Daigo-ji Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Southern Kyoto
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Byodo-in Temple
Beginning to FallArea：Nearby Cities
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Izumo-daijingu Shrine
Beginning to FallArea：Nearby Cities
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Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine
Beginning to FallArea：Nearby Cities
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Maruyama Park
Blossoms GoneArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kodai-ji Temple
Blossoms GoneArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Blossoms GoneArea：Central Kyoto
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Umekoji Park
Blossoms GoneArea：Central Kyoto
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Takao
Blossoms GoneArea：Western Kyoto
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Oharano Shrine
Blossoms GoneArea：Western Kyoto
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Oishi-jinja Shrine
Blossoms GoneArea：Yamashina
- No results matching this flowering stage