Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar 2023
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
March 28
Scheduled for 2023 survey Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March 18th to April 7th
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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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Blossoms Gone
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Cherry Blossom Report
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Bloom Progression
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Ninna-ji Temple
Buds Only 0%
Area:Western Kyoto
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Jonan-gu Shrine
Beginning to Bloom 15%
Area:Southern Kyoto
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Iwashimizu-hachimangu Shrine
Beginning to Bloom 15%
Area:Nearby Cities
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Joshoko-ji Temple
Partial Bloom 30%
Area:Northern Kyoto
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Mt. Hiei Driveway
Partial Bloom 30%
Area:Northern Kyoto
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Nakaragi Path
Partial Bloom 30%
Area:Northern Kyoto
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Izumo-daijingu Shrine
Partial Bloom 30%
Area:Nearby Cities
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Kurama-dera Temple
Half Bloom 50%
Area:Northern Kyoto
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Umekoji Park
Half Bloom 50%
Area:Central Kyoto
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Taizo-in Temple
Half Bloom 50%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Yoshimine-dera Temple
Half Bloom 50%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Byodo-in Temple
Half Bloom 50%
Area:Nearby Cities
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Sanzen-in Temple
Almost Full Bloom 70%
Area:Northern Kyoto
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Okazaki Canal
Almost Full Bloom 70%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Haradani-en Garden
Almost Full Bloom 70%
Area:Western Kyoto
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To-ji Temple
Almost Full Bloom 70%
Area:Southern Kyoto
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Yase
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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Kyoto Botanical Garden
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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Shinnyo-do Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Konkai Komyo-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Nanzen-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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Maruyama Park
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Kodai-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Eastern Kyoto
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Hirano-jinja Shrine
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Central Kyoto
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Nijo-jo Castle
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Central Kyoto
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Shosei-en Garden
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Central Kyoto
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Takao
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Ryoan-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Arashiyama
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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Tenryu-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Oharano Shrine
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Western Kyoto
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Bishamon-do Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Yamashina
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Yamashina Canal
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Yamashina
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Kaju-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Yamashina
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Daigo-ji Temple
Full Bloom 100%
Area:Southern Kyoto
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Beginning to Fall
Area:Central Kyoto
- No results matching this flowering stage
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Oishi-jinja Shrine
Blossoms Gone
Area:Yamashina
- No results matching this flowering stage