[Cherry Blossom Viewing] Chikurin-in

A temple said to be founded by Prince Shotoku, it is also famous as a dignified lodging temple. The statue of Prince Shotoku housed in the goma hall is from the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. The garden, Guhōen, is said to have been created by Sen no Rikyū and renovated by Hosokawa Yūsai, and it is also recognized as one of the three gardens of Yamato. The strolling garden allows for a leisurely walk while enjoying seasonal flowers. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, especially the weeping cherry tree 'Tenjin no Sakura', estimated to be over 300 years old, standing gracefully by the pond.

Date & Time

Late Mar～Mid-Apr

Note

The date is an estimate during the best viewing season and may vary due to climate, etc.

Venue

Chikurin-in

Address

2142 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

parking

Free parking (first-come, first-served) *Paid parking (1500 yen) in April. *Free for overnight guests

Access

About a 50-minute drive from Mihara JCT via the Hanwa Expressway and the Nankai Expressway to the Yamato Takada Bypass, through Asuka on R169 to Yoshinoyama

Access (Public)

About a 20-minute walk from Yoshinoyama Station via ropeway, about a 5-minute walk from the bus stop 'Nakamisen Park' after taking the bus from Yoshino Station (approximately 15 minutes ride)

Contact

0746-32-8081 （Chikurin-in）

URL

https://yoshinoyama-kankou.com/temples/%E7%AB%B9%E6%9E%97%E9%99%A2/