[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Hirano Shrine (Updated May)

#Kyoto Sakura Kyoto's famous scenic spot #平野神社 has been a famous cherry blossom viewing spot since the Edo period. There are more than 50 species and more than 400 cherry trees planted in the cherry garden, from the earliest Kawazu cherry blossoms to the weeping cherry blossoms and Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms that bloom one after another, and the flowering period can last up to one month. In addition, during the flowering season, Hirano Shrine also implements nighttime cherry blossom illuminations. The beautiful night cherry blossoms are called "Hirano Night Cherry Blossoms", which is as famous as the night cherry blossoms in Gion and is a must-see flower viewing spot in Kyoto. During the Sakura Festival, admission to the Sakura Garden is ¥500. Hirano Shrine is close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. To get there, take city bus No. 15, 50, or 205 and get off at Kinugasa-gyomae stop. It is a 1-minute walk from the Shrine. From Kyoto Station, the journey takes about 40 minutes. #Hirano Shrine

●Name Hirano Shrine ●Access ①5 minutes walk from Kinugasa High School on the city bus ②10 minutes walk from Kitano Hakubaicho Station on the Keifuku Electric Railway ③Parking is basically free, but there is a fee during cherry blossom season ●Points A compact cherry blossom spot where you can feel the essence of Kyoto🌸 It has a nice atmosphere both during the day and at night, and Hirano Imose Sakura is the representative cherry blossom of Hirano Shrine, where you can enjoy 400 cherry blossoms of 50 different varieties The Sakuraen area is paid (500 yen), but you can still enjoy the cherry blossoms in the free areas such as the torii gates #Kyoto #CherryBlossoms

#cherryblossom25 The past few days in Kyoto have been sunny and warm, and the cherry blossoms are finally speeding up their bloom! 🌞🌸 While the Somei Yoshino still has mostly buds, the weeping cherries are nearly in full bloom — it’s a sight to behold! 💖🌸 📍1. Daigoji Temple (醍醐寺) 🌸✨ One of Kyoto’s most anticipated sakura spots each year! By March 30, the weeping cherries were about 70-80% in bloom, and the towering trees were simply spectacular! 🌳🌸 📍2. Daishi Shrine (大石神社) 🌸 Just a 15-minute drive from Daigoji Temple! 🚗 A massive weeping cherry right next to the bridge has reached full bloom — absolutely breathtaking! 🌸🌉 📍3. Sannen-zaka (三年坂) 🌸🏯 The iconic weeping cherry here is in full bloom! 🌸 Pro tip: Get there early! I was there at 5:45 AM to capture a peaceful, empty shot. By 7:00 AM, it was already crowded after visiting Kiyomizu-dera! 😅📸 📍4. Kamo River (鸭川) 🌸🌳 Between Gojo and Shijo, there’s a line of weeping cherry trees along the slope, perfect for portrait photography! 🌸✨ The branches are nice and low, ideal for getting those perfect shots with the blossoms framing you! 📸💖 📍5. Hirano Shrine (平野神社) 🌸🎶 The weeping cherries here are nearly at full bloom, and the night sakura is gorgeous! 🌙 They also have live music performances during the evenings, making for a super romantic, cultural experience! 🎵🌸 #travel

#cherryblossom25 Heyyy Kyoto lovers! 👋 Just stumbled upon Hirano Shrine—the city’s best-kept cherry blossom secret—and oh my gosh, it’s like walking straight into a fairy tale. Forget the crowds at Kiyomizu-dera; this place is where locals go to actually enjoy sakura season. Here’s why you need to go ASAP: First Impressions: Pink. Everywhere. 🌸 Hirano Shrine isn’t just *a* sakura spot—it’s famous for over 400 cherry trees, some of which are rare varieties you won’t see elsewhere. The moment I walked in, it was like stepping into a pink snow globe—petals floating, lanterns glowing, and zero tourist chaos. Hidden Gem? The "Light-Up Nights" (late March–early April). When the sun sets, the trees are illuminated, and the whole shrine turns into a dreamy, otherworldly wonderland. I may or may not have teared up a little. 🥹 The "Only in Japan" Moment 🏮 Tried to take a cute pic under a shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree), but the wind blew a full sakura petal storm right into my face/mouth/hair. Cue me coughing dramatically while a group of Japanese grandmas giggled at me. Worth it. Snack Attack! 🍡 During sakura season, food stalls pop up selling sakura-themed everything—my fave was the hanami dango (pastel pink, white, and green mochi skewers). Also, the sakura latte from a tiny stand near the entrance tasted like spring in a cup. 🌸☕ Local’s Secret Spot 🤫 Behind the main shrine, there’s a quiet path lined with ancient cherry trees leading to a mini shrine. Almost no one goes back there, so it’s the perfect place to sit, relax, and pretend you’re in a samurai drama. Easy-Peasy Itinerary ⏳ 4:00 PM 🚶: Arrive (before sunset crowds). 4:30 PM 📸: Explore + petal selfies. 6:00 PM 🌙: Stay for the light-up (magic hour!). 7:00 PM 🍢: Hit the food stalls for dinner. Why You’ll Love It ✔ Less crowded than other sakura spots. ✔ UNREAL at night (most tourists don’t stay late). ✔ Free! (Except snacks… and you will buy snacks.) Final Rating: 10/10—would get petal-attacked again. Who’s been? Drop your fave Kyoto sakura spot below! 👇 #HiranoHiddenGem #SakuraSorcery P.S. Bring a jacket—Kyoto nights get chilly, even in spring! 🧥

#cherryblossom25 Kyoto's cherry blossom season in late March to early April is absolutely stunning, but don't just stick to the famous spots like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari! Today, I'm sharing a local secret cherry blossom gem—Hirano Shrine! With fewer crowds, abundant blossoms, and a free entrance, this spot offers a dreamy atmosphere straight out of a Japanese drama! Why Choose Hirano Shrine? 🌿🌸 Top Cherry Blossom Variety in Kyoto: With over 500 cherry trees, this shrine boasts a wide variety of cherry blossoms, from the "Peach Cherry" blossoms in mid-March to the "Yoshino Cherry" trees in April. The blooming season lasts much longer here, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll. 🌸🍃 Gorgeous Night Sakura with Fewer Crowds: The shrine lights up at night, and the lanterns hanging from the cherry trees create an enchanting scene reminiscent of the Demon Slayer flower street. The best part? There are significantly fewer people in the evening than during the day! 🌙✨ Free Entrance with Special Seasonal Additions: Entrance to the shrine is free, but during cherry blossom season, they create a "special area" (small fee required) where you can photograph cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and tulips together for a truly magical experience. 📸🌷 #travel

#cherryblossom25 Late March to early April is peak cherry blossom season in Kyoto—and it’s absolutely breathtaking! But don’t just flock to Kiyomizu-dera or Fushimi Inari. Here’s a local favorite for cherry blossom viewing: Hirano Shrine! Fewer crowds, more blossoms, and completely free—every photo looks like a still from a Japanese drama. Why Choose Hirano Shrine? Kyoto’s No.1 Variety of Cherry Blossoms: Over 500 cherry trees bloom here, from mid-March’s momo-zakura to April’s Yoshino-zakura. With so many varieties blooming in succession, the season lasts extra long!

#springwander If you’re looking for one of the best cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, Hirano Shrine is a must-visit! This historic shrine has been famous for its sakura for over 1,000 years, and every spring, its garden bursts into a sea of pink and white blossoms. The variety of cherry trees here means you can enjoy the blooms for an extended period compared to other spots in Kyoto. The shrine also hosts a cherry blossom festival, creating a lively yet peaceful atmosphere where visitors can admire the beauty of spring. Whether you come during the day to see the flowers in the sunlight or at night when the trees are illuminated, Hirano Shrine is a magical place to welcome spring. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Over 400 cherry trees with various species, offering a long sakura season ✔ A historic and serene atmosphere, perfect for a spring stroll 📍 Address: 〒603-8322 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Miyamotocho, 1 #Kyoto #HiranoShrine #CherryBlossoms #SpringInJapan #Sakura

Hirano Shrine in Kyoto is a beautiful place where you can enjoy the exquisite collaboration of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms in spring. The approximately 400 cherry trees blooming in the precincts have pale pink flowers, making you feel the arrival of spring. In addition, bright yellow rape blossoms are in full bloom in one corner of the precincts, and the scenery created by the colors of the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms is truly spectacular. In particular, the sight of the rape blossoms adding color when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom impresses visitors greatly. Hirano Shrine is also famous as a cherry blossom spot, and many tourists visit every year, but the collaboration with the rape blossoms further enhances its charm. Enjoying this beautiful scenery while strolling slowly in the calm air of spring is a luxurious moment unique to Kyoto. 📍1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture #Spring 0 yen trip #Kyoto trip #Kyoto sightseeing

📍Hirano Shrine 1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Visiting hours: 6:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ About 30 minutes from JR Kyoto Station, get off at the "Wara Tenjin-mae" bus stop A vermilion-painted torii gate next to Sakuraike Pond. Hirano Shrine has 400 cherry trees of 60 different varieties From here, the cherry trees look like they're overlapping, but unfortunately, only one is in bloom...😓 The overlapping torii gates on the right in the foreground also have early-blooming pink cherry blossoms... Foreigners were coming here one after the other as well. The most famous cherry tree seed planted at Hirano Shrine is the Sakigake Sakura. It is an early-blooming cherry tree that blooms before other species, and it is said that cherry blossom viewing in the capital begins when this cherry tree blooms. It is in front of the gate, so everyone takes pictures of it. Because there are many types of cherry trees, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is longer throughout the shrine. It is so huge that you can't help but stare at it. It is said that if you touch the sacred tree with your hand and walk around it counterclockwise, you will be granted the benefit of warding off evil. Just before it is the Suehirogane (sacred stone). It is one of the largest mochi-tetsu in Japan, a giant sacred stone made of magnetic iron ore weighing about 200 kg. There is a magnet there, and it really sticks to things. It has incredible power! If you attach the "Amulet for Receiving" here, you will be granted the power of the sacred stone. The grounds are known as a famous cherry blossom spot, and various cherry blossoms are in full bloom. There were a few cherry blossoms in front of the main hall. It is popular for being called "night cherry blossoms in the plains." #Cherry blossom viewing spot #Cherry blossom #Cherry blossom spot #Amazing cherry blossoms #Kyoto trip #Kyoto #Spring trip #0 yen spring trip

Haha! I finally found the super-duper early cherry blossoms in Kyoto! The October cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine! I heard they have many ancient cherry trees and rare varieties here. I don't know if this one is, but I haven't seen it anywhere else. They say it blooms twice a year, and when I went to see it today, the flowers were still there🌼 (other cherry trees were bare). The flowers are much smaller than usual varieties, and the petals are a bit messy, very unique. I kept thinking if I had been born earlier, I could have caught the cherry blossom season, but I still managed to find them😝 (although there were only a few🌸cherry blossom🌸trees). ⚠️Summary tips: This is very similar to a variety of magnolia I heard about before that blooms twice a year. I forgot what it's called. Lucky~~😁😁😁😁😁 I felt the breath of spring at Hirano Shrine🌼, capturing the earliest spring.

#June Travel Support Event It was a shame that they set up a curtain and charged a separate entrance fee in a place where cherry blossoms were in full bloom, but since Kyoto is full of cherry blossoms no matter where you go during this time of year, you can skip it. The shrine was nice. It was a nice space where you could feel history and refinement. I could feel a lot of influence from Baekje.

I never thought I could see the cherry blossoms when I booked the flight. Who would have thought that the cherry blossoms in Japan would bloom late this year, giving us a beautiful surprise by chance🫶🏻 As soon as we arrived, we went to Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, which is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. It's really worth it to see the blooming cherry blossoms. This is my first cherry blossom chasing trip ✈️ I will come to Japan again next year to see the cherry blossoms 😍 It's so beautiful! #Japan and Korea Spring Destinations #Japan #JapanTravel #JapaneseCherryBlossoms #trip #Sakura2024

The first stop in Japan this time was "Hirano Shrine". The main shrine is an important cultural property of Japan and a famous cherry blossom viewing spot🌸, especially famous for its "night cherry blossoms". This Kyoto Hirano Shrine was built in 1624. There are about 400 cherry trees of 50 species planted in the shrine, especially the weeping cherry trees. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto, and it is free to visit. Take advantage of the spring to enjoy the scenery of cherry blossoms. Hirano Shrine⛩️ Address: Japan 603-8322 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Miyamotocho, 1

Hirano Shrine features approximately 60 varieties of cherry blossom trees, totaling 400 trees. In spring, the blooming cherry blossoms offer a feast for the eyes to visitors. The Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms that bloom in April are particularly beautiful. If you go in late March, a few trees will have started blooming, but it should be even more beautiful in April! Hirano Shrine Address: 1 Hirano Miyamotocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

What will the cherry blossoms be like in Kyoto this year? ? There are many cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, but which one will you go to? There are several cherry blossom spots in Kyoto that I personally recommend, and one of them is "Hirano Shrine". [About Hirano Shrine] Hirano Shrine has many rare types of cherry blossoms, with 400 cherry trees of 60 varieties in full bloom, making it a cherry blossom museum. Hirano Shrine has early-blooming cherry trees that originated at Hirano Shrine, and it is said that "when the cherry blossoms of Hirano bloom, cherry blossom viewing in the capital begins" 🤔 It is a spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms for a long period of time, from mid-March for early-blooming cherry trees and mid-April for late-blooming cherry trees. It has its own unique features 💡 Since the Edo period, when night cherry blossoms were allowed to be viewed by the public, it has been loved as the "Hirano Night Cherry Blossoms" 😄 ・Address: 1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City ・Access: 2 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Kinugasa School Mae" ・Event period: March 23rd - April 14th, 2024 ・Event time: Sunset - 21:00 ・Fee: 500 yen for the cherry blossom garden, free for others [About the Sakura Garden] -------- Looking at the main shrine, on the left side of the approach to the shrine, there is a kind of garden with many cherry blossoms planted, called the "Sakura Garden"! This is the main spot at Hirano Shrine✨ Rape blossoms are also blooming, and you can see the contrast of pink and yellow, which is rare even in Kyoto city😍 Hirano Shrine itself is free, but the Sakura Garden is paid💰 The area around the garden is covered with curtains so you can't see inside, so you can't see the view unless you pay⚠️Please go in😁 --- That's it! What do you think? Please try the cherry blossom experience that you can only get here! 😁 I've posted tips on cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto during the day and at night! Please use them as a reference and enjoy the cherry blossoms in Kyoto! #Sakura2024 #Japan's Greatest Views #Kyoto Tourism #Night Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom season is almost here🌸 Cherry blossoms are blooming all over the city in Kyoto during cherry blossom season, and it's really beautiful! Kyoto is very popular during the autumn leaves, but I'm an overwhelming cherry blossom season fan‼️There are a few cherry blossom spots in Kyoto that I personally recommend, and one of them is "Hirano Shrine". At Hirano Shrine, you can see many rare types of cherry blossoms, with 60 varieties and 400 cherry trees in full bloom, making it a cherry blossom museum✨✨A spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms from mid-March for early-blooming cherry blossoms and mid-April for late-blooming cherry blossoms💡 Looking at the main shrine, on the left side of the approach to the shrine, there is a garden-like place called "Sakuraen" where many cherry blossoms are planted! There are also rapeseed flowers blooming, so it is worth a fee, but it is worth seeing! Please go in😁 It is also lit up at night, so if you can go, please go! Visit Hirano Shrine and enjoy the various cherry blossoms! 📍Hirano Shrine　Best time to see in 2023: Around March 29thAddress: 1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureAccess: From JR Kyoto Station, take city buses 205 and 50　Get off at Kinugasa School Mae, about 40 minutes　7 minutes on foot from Keifuku Electric Railway Kitano Hakubaicho Station Period: March 23rd to April 14th, 2024Opening hours: 6:00-17:00 (lights up until 21:00)Cost: Free*Sakura Garden is 500 yen/personRecommended: If you enter from the west torii gate, you can go through the Sakura Garden! Caution: The Sakura Garden is covered with a sheet so you can't see it unless you enter it ---------- That's all! How about it! I've posted tips on how to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto during the day and at night! Please refer to those and enjoy the cherry blossoms in Kyoto! #Sakura2024 #Japan's Greatest Views #Kyoto Tourism

#dreamdestination Hirano Shrine is a little-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto! It's a little north of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and only locals go there, but there are lots of beautiful cherry trees! There are also stalls set up during the cherry blossom viewing season.

October Sakura can bloom twice in spring and autumn, and the viewing period is generally about two weeks. Under the winter sun, each October Sakura is like a pink bell, and when the breeze blows, it seems to ring at any time. The October Sakura of Hirano Shrine is now in full bloom, and it is a different feeling to enjoy the cherry blossoms in winter. Friends who have time hurry up and enjoy it!

\\Tourist Spots// This is a famous cherry blossom spot with about 400 cherry trees of 60 different varieties. It is said that it was moved from Heijo-kyo when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo in 794, and the main hall, with its unique construction called "Hirano-zukuri", has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is said that the cherry blossoms bloom first in Kyoto because of the large number of cherry blossom varieties. Although it was November when I visited, the cherry blossoms were in bloom. It was a very nice shrine. Facility name 📍 Hirano Shrine Address 📍 1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City Access 📍 7 minutes walk from "Kitano-Hakubaicho Station" on the Keifuku Electric Railway #Travel to experience history and culture #History #Shrines and temples #Shrines #Shrine tour #Couple trip #Girls trip #Solo trip #Power spot #Hirano Shrine #Domestic travel #Kyoto sightseeing

Hirano Shrine, a shrine in Kita-ku, Kyoto famous for its cherry blossoms Different kinds of cherry trees are planted throughout the grounds, and it is very beautiful during the cherry blossom season. Also, Hirano Shrine's sacred crest is a cherry blossom in full bloom, so there is a votive plaque that delivers good news, meaning "Sakura Saku" (cherry blossoms saku). It is famous for the fact that a god in charge of performing arts is housed in the sub-shrine, and because the name of the shrine means that it is a place to pray for the happiness and future success of a certain famous entertainer. ■Location 1 Hiranomiya Honmachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ■Opening hours 6:00-17:00 ■Access 7 minutes' walk from Kitano Hakubaicho on the Arashiyama Electric Railway 23 minutes' walk from JR Marumachi 2 minutes' walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine #Hirano Shrine #King & Prince #Hirano Sho #Kyoto Sightseeing #Kyoto Trip #Kyoto #Shrines and Temples #Temple Tour #Shrines Tour #Temple Stamps #Kyoto Sightseeing

The open period is called "Sakura season", and the clothing worn when viewing cherry blossoms is called "Hanayi". The process of going to see cherry blossoms is called "Sakura hunting". To the Japanese, the short-lived cherry blossoms seem like a fairy-like prey that requires dedicated hunting. After the Chinese New Year, spring begins and people start looking forward to the annual "Hanami" in Japan, which is the best time to appreciate cherry blossoms between March 15th and April 15th every year. This is also the time when cherry blossoms in Japan are in full bloom. If you go later, you can still enjoy cherry blossoms in Northeast and Hokkaido, where cherry blossoms bloom in early May. //Recommended off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan// 1 Miyagi Prefecture, Baishikawa Embankment The Baishichuan embankment is located in Ohara-machi, Miyagi Prefecture, northeast Japan. Along the riverbank, there are planted pink and white Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, the "phantom variety" Sendai Yoshino cherry blossoms, and cherry blossom trees that are over 80 years old, with a total of 1200 trees. 2 Shiga Prefecture, Meishu Museum. Enter from the ticket office of the art museum, and you will first pass by the pink weeping cherry tree. "The road...forgetting the distance, suddenly came across a peach blossom forest. On both sides, hundreds of steps, with no miscellaneous trees, fragrant grass and beautiful scenery, with falling petals fluttering..." It was probably something like this. 3 Kagawa Prefecture, Ziyun comes out of the mountain. In Chajian-cho, Sanfeng City, Kagawa Prefecture, the Ziyun Mountain offers a great view of both the Seto Inland Sea and cherry blossoms, and it's also a good place to get away from tourists. 4 Tokyo suburbs, Fuji Shibazakura Festival Zhizakura is a stem and leaf that grows on the ground, named for its similar flower shape to cherry blossoms. April to May is the best time to appreciate Zhizakura, and the mountains are covered with spectacular small pink flowers. 5 Kyoto, Hirano Shrine. Hirano Shrine is located in the northern district of Kyoto city and is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. In this small shrine, there are over 400 cherry blossom trees of 60 different varieties. Walking here, when you look up, the cherry blossoms cover the sky, truly making it a scene of "seeing only the trees and not the sky". 6 Tokyo, Chidori-ga-fuchi. At the Qian Niao Zhi Yuan, you can witness the magnificent scene of the "Cherry Blossom Carpet". The cherry blossoms on both sides of the river gently fall onto the water's surface, forming "flower rafts" that float with the current. Only at Qian Niao Zhi Yuan can you fulfill your desire to drift on the "Cherry Blossom Carpet" and feel the gentle breeze blowing the cherry blossoms onto the water. During the brief "cherry blossom season", dressed in beautiful "flower clothes", whether you go north to Miyagi, west to Kyoto, or south to Kagawa, are you ready for this year's "cherry blossom hunting" away from the crowds?

Hirano Shrine: It is full of the whole spring last year, the cherry blossom season is also going to the Hirano Shrine. It is a pity that last year, when the cherry blossoms were opened too early and the wind and rain hit, it almost fell. Only the innermost one is blowing snow in the cherry blossoms, which is not beautiful. At that time, I didnt see the complete flowering of the Hirano Shrine in my memory. I only thought that this shrine is only excellent./ When I go back this year, its a good time to enjoy cherry blossoms. I decided to go to the Hirano Shrine again. As soon as I entered the door, I suddenly felt that I went to the fake Hirano Shrine last year! This is still the last year's Hirano Shrine ~ ~ Kaicheng Wonderland! Last year, due to the typhoon, the cherry blossom forest was severely hit. This year, all of them have been circled and need to pay for admission. The last year, the beauty of the cherry blossoms has not yet opened. The plant at the entrance of the temple is the earliest flowering in Kyoto. Therefore, there is also a saying that the plant of Hirano Shrine has blossomed, so the spring of Kyoto comes. ~ Carefully observed, Hirano Shrine is indeed Cherry blossom resort, although the whole shrine is not big, but there are many varieties of cherry blossoms, and the flowering and flowering period will be staggered for a while. Like the doorway, when I go, the flowers are coming to an end, and the cherry blossom garden is very good. Some of the temples are still open. Didn't open, the one that sakura blows snow last year has not been opened this time, so as long as it is during the cherry blossom viewing period, there are different varieties of cherry blossoms. This is really ~ the whole spring of Kyoto is planted here. Address: 1 Sakura Forest Tickets for Hirano Miyamoto, Kita-ku, Kyoto City: 400 yen