{"id":7101,"date":"2025-03-08T10:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T01:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/?post_type=en_blog&p=7101"},"modified":"2025-03-08T10:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T01:41:00","slug":"spring-and-cherry-blossoms-in-the-ancient-capital-of-nara-spring-is-just-around-the-corner-so-here-are-some-recommended-spots-for-cherry-blossoms%f0%9f%8c%b8if-youre-planning-a-stroll-around-nara","status":"publish","type":"en_news","link":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/en\/news\/2025\/03\/08\/spring-and-cherry-blossoms-in-the-ancient-capital-of-nara-spring-is-just-around-the-corner-so-here-are-some-recommended-spots-for-cherry-blossoms%f0%9f%8c%b8if-youre-planning-a-stroll-around-nara\/","title":{"rendered":"[Spring and cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Nara] Spring is just around the corner, so here are some recommended spots for cherry blossoms\ud83c\udf38If you’re planning a stroll around Nara in the spring, we recommend renting a kimono\ud83d\udc58"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the kimono rental shop Waplus Nara, Nara Park Bus Terminal store (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\"\ud83c\udf19\"\"\u2728\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As March approaches, it’s getting warmer and spring is finally here\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s the season when we can’t wait for spring news like plum blossoms and cherry blossoms\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why not enjoy cherry blossom viewing while wearing a kimono? ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will show you the best cherry blossom spots in Nara\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf38Recommended cherry blossom spots\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Nara Park\/Deer Park (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nara Park is a nature-rich park dotted with historic temples and shrines such as Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is famous for its deer, but it is also a famous cherry blossom spot with a wide variety of cherry trees.\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has also been selected as one of the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots”\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the vast park of 5.11 million square meters, you can enjoy a variety of cherry blossoms blooming one after another from late March to early May\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Also, the double cherry blossoms that bloom from late April to early May are called “Nara no Yaezakura”<\/strong><\/p>\n

and are small and elegant, so we also recommend them\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are many recommended spots in the vast area of \u200b\u200bNara Park\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25cfUkimido<\/strong><\/p>\n

The building floating on the “Sagiike” pond in Nara Park is the “Ukimido” (* \u02d8 \u1d55 \u02d8*)\u2606<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also take photos of the cherry blossoms overlapping with the Ukimido\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

A beautiful cherry blossom spot with distinctive buildings and cherry trees reflected in the pond\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s also popular for anniversary photo shoots such as pre-wedding photo shoots and location photo shoots of furisode\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25cfKofukuji Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kofuku-ji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the “Cultural Assets of Ancient Nara” along with Todai-ji Temple and other temples.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Somei-yoshino cherry trees, double-flowered cherry trees (late-blooming), weeping cherry trees, and other trees are planted around the approach leading from Sanjo-dori to the Nanendo Hall and the three-story pagoda, allowing you to enjoy cherry blossoms for a long period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The view of the cherry blossoms, the five-story pagoda (currently under construction), the Chukondo Hall, the Nanendo Hall, and other buildings is beautiful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25cfAround Todaiji Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n

Todaiji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the “Cultural Assets of Ancient Nara”\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although not throughout the entire grounds of Todaiji Temple, cherry blossoms are planted in various places within the grounds\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can enjoy the cherry blossoms with the Nara deer with the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple in the background<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most Nara-like cherry blossom spot\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25cfKasugano Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

The spot where you can see the most cherry blossoms in the Nara Park area\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cherry trees are planted around a grassy area, and it’s a recommended spot to take photos with deer\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Himuro Shrine (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

A shrine located right in front of the Nara National Museum \u26e9<\/strong><\/p>\n

The weeping cherry trees in the precincts are famous, but there are also cherry trees planted around the torii gate \ud83c\udf38\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Saho River (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saho River flows from the northern part of Nara City to Yamatokoriyama.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cherry blossoms along the Saho River were first planted by Nara magistrate Kawaji Toshiakira at the end of the Edo period.<\/strong>
\nThey are also called “Kawaji Sakura”\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

About a 5-10 minute walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, one of the stations next to Kintetsu Nara Station.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cherry blossom viewing spot loved by locals\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

A hidden gem with relatively few tourists\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Obitokeji Temple (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

This ancient temple was named “Obitokedera” after Emperor Montoku’s childless wife Fujiwara Akiko prayed for the safe birth of Emperor Seiwa during the early Heian period\u2763\u2763<\/strong>
\nSince ancient times, the temple has offered belly bands to the imperial family when they become pregnant\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are large Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, and although there are not many of them, they blend in with the temple’s historical architecture and the thirteen-story pagoda, creating a tranquil and tasteful landscape\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong>
\nThe best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to mid-Aprilsa\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Tsukigase (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tsukigase Lake is famous as a plum blossom spot with Tsukigase Plum Grove, which was the first place in Japan to be designated as a scenic spot along with Nara Park\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cherry blossoms that bloom for 4 kilometers along the shore of Tsukigase Lake are also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

Around Hachiman Bridge and Tsukigase Bridge, you can enjoy beautiful views of the cherry blossoms, bridges, and lake\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Yagyu (Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cfYagyu jinya-ato<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the site of the Yagyu clan’s camp, which was built by Yagyu Muneyoshi over a period of three years in 1642 (Kan’ei 14).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Yagyu Cherry Blossom Festival is held at the site of the Yagyu Jinya on the first Saturday and Sunday of April every year\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, in 2025, it is scheduled to be held for two days, on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25cfHotoku Zenji Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n

The family temple of the Yagyu family, built in 1638 by Zen master Takuan, is surrounded by around 200 Somei-yoshino cherry trees.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2728Extra Edition\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cfItto-seki \uff08Split Boulder\uff09<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yagyu is known as the home of master swordsmen\ud83d\udde1\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n

The “Yagyu Itto Stone” in Yagyu is a huge stone about 7m square that split in two in the middle, located in Toiwaya, about 700m from Houtokuji Temple\u203c<\/strong><\/p>\n

The place where the legend remains that when Sekishusai (Yagyu Muneyoshi) fought a Tengu during his training and cut down the Tengu with a single sword, the huge stone that split in two remained\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

A popular spot for pilgrimages to the sacred land of the popular anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can recreate the famous scene that Kamado Tanjiro showed during his training\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The best time to see the cherry blossoms in Yagyu is usually around mid-April\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cosplay photo shoots will be allowed in Yagyu Town from December 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s also popular as a photo spot\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

(\u203bFor more information, see the Yagyu Tourism Association official website)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nara City cherry blossoms blooming and full bloom information<\/strong>
\n(Japan Weather Association, March 7, 2025, 13:00 announcement)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Expected blooming on March 27\ud83c\udf38<\/strong>
\nExpected full bloom on April 3\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom as usual\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reservations fill up quickly during cherry blossom season\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some popular location shoots are already fully booked\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We recommend that you make reservations early for both kimono rental and location shoots\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*Location shoots require reservations (please make reservations at least 3 days in advance).<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the reservation date and time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Please make a reservation here\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

For reservations, please visit the following URL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/reserva.be\/waplusbt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why not enjoy the cherry blossoms of the ancient city of Nara while wearing a kimono (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Try wearing a kimono and make a wonderful memory\u2728\ud83d\udc58<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perfect for anniversaries\ud83d\udc97<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a commemorative day wearing a kimono or yukata\ud83d\udc58\ud83c\udf76\ud83c\udf41<\/strong><\/p>\n

For memories with friends and family\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Waplus Nara’s kimono rental is empty-handed\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will look after your luggage\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feel free to enjoy going out in a kimono\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leave it to Waplus Nara to help you create memories of your trip(*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Waplus Nara\u3000 Nara Park Bus Terminal store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nara Park Bus Terminal West Wing 2F<\/strong>
\n76 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8213, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/waplusbt\/<\/a><\/strong>
\nTEL:0742-25-2300<\/strong><\/p>\n

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