Maruyama Park / Gion Shidarezakura
京都府
Kyoto's oldest urban park opened in 1886, where the 90-year-old 'Gion Weeping Cherry' illuminated at night stands near bronze statues of Ryoma and Nakaoka Shintaro
Founded
1886
Type
Shrine
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About 5 min walk from Gion bus stop, or 10 min walk from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)
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Shrine
Founded 1886
140 years
Enshrined Deity
（都市公園）
Buddhist Sect
(historical site)
Overview
Kyoto\'s oldest urban park, opened in 1886 after the grounds of Chrakuji, Anyoji, and other temples were developed. The "Gion Shidarezakura" (Gion Weeping Cherry) at its center is formally called the Hitoe-shiro-higan-shidarezakura; the present tree is the second-generation specimen and is about 90 years old. The sight of the weeping cherry illuminated at night is nationally known as the symbol of…
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Origins
The area now known as Maruyama Park was historically the temple precinct of Chrakuji, Anyoji, and other religious institutions, adjacent to the sacred grounds of Yasaka Shrine. Following the Meiji government's policy of separating Buddhism from Shinto and the subsequent suppression of Buddhism in th…
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Hours
Open access 24 hours. Gion Shidarezakura illuminated late Mar-early Apr, dusk-midnight.
Admission
Free admission.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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