Kamo-wake Ikazuchi Jinja

Located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, this Shinto shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto, and its entire grounds are registered as a World Heritage Site. Famous as a site for viewing cherry blossoms, in spring cherry trees bloom in profusion from the shrine’s first torii gate to the main shrine building, and visitors can enjoy verities such as Yoshino cherries, hill cherries, Beni-shidare-zakura cherries, and Shiro-shidare-zakura cherries. The shrine is particularly famous for its Gosho-zakura and Saio-zakura cherry trees, which generally come into full bloom around early April and mid-April, respectively. Parking and toilets available. The shrine is open to the general public from 5:30 to 17:00 (hours may differ depending on festivals, etc.).

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Kamigamomotoyama 339 Map
Area: Around Kamigamo Area
Phone: 0757810011
Cherry blossom forecast: Early Apr.-Mid-Apr.
Hours: [Opening hours for worship]5:30-17:00
※Subject to change during festivals
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: 6:00-22:00
Issue is Open 24 hours Available Ability
30 minutes every 100 yen in Shingon internal dedication
* 500 yen in busy season once
Variety: Benishidarezakura, Shiroshidarezakura, Someiyoshino, Hill cherry blossom