Haradani En Garden

Kyoto’s most spectacular cherry blossom spot is little-known Haradani-en Garden. Located in northwest Kyoto, it’s a must-see for serious cherry blossom fans.

Few tourists have ever heard of Haradani-en — it’s a secret cherry blossom spot known only to the locals. While it’s a lovely garden and pleasant to visit at any time of year, it’s truly superb in cherry blossom season. While a regular Kyoto bus runs from Kitaoji Station (on the Karasuma subway line), it’s better to take the free shuttle bus that runs from in front of Shikichi-jinja Shrine (known to locals as “Wara-tenjin”). Wara-tenjin is on Nishioji-dori, about 10 minutes’ walk south of Kinkaku-ji Temple. The free shuttle runs frequently in both directions during cherry blossom season (late March to early April).

Name in English:
Haradani-en Garden

Name in Japanese:
原谷苑

English address:
36 Okitayama-Haradaniinui-cho, Kita-ku

Japanese Address:
北区大北山原谷乾町36

Opening hours:
9am-5pm

Admission:
¥300-1500 (depends on the condition of cherry blossoms)

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
2min walk from Haradani Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus M1 from Kitaoji Station
This bus is full during the cherry blossom season. Please go by taxi.

Telephone: 461-2924

Website: Official Website (Japanese)

Near To Here:
Haradani-en Garden is located in Northwest Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Northwest Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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