Kongen Sakura at Rinnoji Temple

Large white flowers coloring Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji Temple
4/20(Sun)
4/21(Mon)
4/22(Tue)
4/23(Wed)
4/24(Thu)
4/25(Fri)
4/26(Sat)
4/27(Sun)
4/28(Mon)
4/29(Tue)
4/30(Wed)
5/1(Thu)
5/2(Fri)
5/3(Sat)
5/4(Sun)
5/5(Mon)
This cherry tree, a Special Natural Monument, is located in front of the Sanbutsudo. It is a mutant species of mountain cherry that produces large white flowers from pink buds. The tree was transplanted in 1881 in accordance with the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, and it is said to be approximately 400 years old at that time. Height: approximately 10m, trunk diameter: approximately 5.7m, estimated age: 500 years.
Rinnoji Temple
About 10 minutes by bus from JR and Tobu Nikko Station
- Date & Time
- 4/20(Sun) 4/21(Mon) 4/22(Tue) 4/23(Wed) 4/24(Thu) 4/25(Fri) 4/26(Sat) 4/27(Sun) 4/28(Mon) 4/29(Tue) 4/30(Wed) 5/1(Thu) 5/2(Fri) 5/3(Sat) 5/4(Sun) 5/5(Mon)
- Note
- The event date is a guideline for the peak bloom period, which may vary due to weather conditions. *The usual peak bloom is from late April to early May.
- Venue
- Rinnoji Temple
- Address
- 2300 Yanaishicho, Nikkoshi, Tochigi Prefecture
- Access (Public)
- About 10 minutes by bus from JR and Tobu Nikko Station
- Contact
- 0288-54-0531 (Rinnoji Temple, Nikkosan)