[Cherry Blossoms - Best Viewing] The Thousand-Year Cherry Blossom of Butsuryuji

The giant cherry tree "Thousand-Year Cherry Blossom" is a powerful sight with its branches spreading vigorously on the stone steps of the path to Butsuryuji, established as the southern gate of Murou-ji by Kōbō Daishi’s disciple, Ken'e. With a trunk circumference of 7.5m, a height of 16m, and an age of over 900 years, it is famous as one of the oldest cherry trees in Nara Prefecture. Lighting will be implemented during the flowering period.

Map & Location

Details about [Cherry Blossoms - Best Viewing] The Thousand-Year Cherry Blossom of Butsuryuji

Date & Time

Early Apr～Mid-Apr

Note

The event date is a guideline for the best viewing period, which may vary due to weather conditions. The lights will be on from sunset to 21:00 during the best viewing period.

Venue

Butsuryuji

Address

1684 Akahane, Haibara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture

Fee

The temple entrance fee is 200 yen. *The main hall viewing fee is 300 yen. There is a cherry blossom maintenance cooperation fund.

parking

Free. On the day of the event, a temporary parking lot will be set up at Uke Ground (a cooperation fee is required).

Access

About 30 minutes via National Route 369 from Meihan National Route's Hari IC.

Access (Public)

About 13 minutes by Nara Kōtsū bus bound for Sonimura from Kintetsu Osaka Line's Haibara Station, get off at "Takai" and walk about 30 minutes.

Contact

0745-82-2457 （Uda City Tourism Association）

URL

https://www.uda-kankou.jp/feature/293