[Sakura Blooms] Shieon-ji's Weeping Cherry Blossom

Shieon-ji has about 30 cherry trees, including Edohigan cherry, pink, double-pink, white-flowered weeping cherry, and red weeping cherry, with their blooming periods staggered by about a week, allowing for an extended enjoyment. The Edohigan cherry, designated a natural monument of Saitama Prefecture, is said to have been planted by the founder of Shieon-ji, Zen master Kobun-kō, in 1446 (Bun'an 3). It has a height of 15m, a branch spread of over 10m, a trunk circumference of 2.72m, and a root circumference of 4.25m. Night illumination using umbrellas will be held on March 28, March 29, April 4, and April 5.

Date & Time

Late Mar～Early Apr

Note

The event dates are a guideline for the peak viewing period and may vary due to weather conditions. Night illumination: March 28 (Fri), March 29 (Sat), April 4 (Fri), April 5 (Sat) from 18:00 to 20:00 (may not use umbrellas depending on weather conditions).

Venue

Shieon-ji

Address

690 Arakawa Ueda, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture

parking

Use of private temporary parking is available. Paid.

Access

About 40 minutes via National Route 140 from Hanazono IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.

Access (Public)

About a 15-minute walk from Chichibu Railway 'Bushu Nakagawa' Station.

Contact

0494-54-1059 （Chichibu Tourism Association Arakawa Branch）

URL

https://www.chichibuji.gr.jp/event/sakura/