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April 21, 2025 (Mon) - May 1, 2025 (Thu)Hiei's New Green Viewing April 26-May 6
Cherry Blossoms at Enryakuji Temple, Mount Hiei
比叡山延暦寺の桜
The cherry blossoms on Mount Hiei are at their best during Golden Week. Particularly, the double-flowered cherry blossoms at the West Pagoda parking lot are spectacular. Mount Hiei's cherry blossoms include Matsuzuki, Kanzan, Pufi Xiang, Gizhi, Kibune, Shirayuki, Higashinishiki, and particularly beautiful are Kikuzakura, Kirin, Fukurouju, and Yang Guifei, with about 40 species of trees, each showing a unique beauty. During Golden Week, Sutoin at the West Pagoda offers a meditation experience.
Best viewing period: Late April to Early May
[Sakura Festival] Hieizan Sakura Festa
[Period] April 26 (Sat) - May 6 (Tue, holiday)
[Time & Content] 9:00 - 16:00 During Golden Week, a temporary venue at the West Pagoda parking lot hosts a free lottery and stalls, open to all visitors.
[Night Sakura Viewing] None
[Period] -
[Lighting Time] -
Opening & Closing Time: 9:00 - 16:00
Fee: 1,000 yen (common pilgrimage fee for three towers)
Outdoor Stall: Available
Party Availability: No
Transportation：About a 10-minute walk from Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Sakamoto Hieizan-guchi Station, transfer to the Sakamoto Cable Car, get off at the final stop, and then walk about 10 minutes to Enryakuji Bus Terminal, take a shuttle bus 3 minutes to Nishi Pagoda Bus Stop About a 25-minute walk from JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station, transfer to Sakamoto Cable Car, get off at the final stop, and then walk about 10 minutes 10 minutes from Hieizan Driveway Tanotani Gate by car, 20 minutes from the Karen Okuhiei Driveway Entrance
Parking：Free
Contact：077-578-0521
Price：1,000 yen (common pilgrimage fee for three pagodas) Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more.
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