Nature
Maruyama Park
円山公園
A public park directly behind Yasaka Shrine. In the first half of April it is one of the city's busiest spots for cherry blossom picnics, centred on a tall weeping cherry that is lit up at night.
Key facts
- Area
- Gion
- Station
- Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line)12 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 30 min
- Hours
- Always open
Tip
During the blossom peak the lawns are claimed early by hanami groups; weekday mornings are the calmest time.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Gion. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$541 per night. Where to stay in Gion
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Temple Chion-in 知恩院 Head temple of the Jodo sect, entered through a Sanmon gate 24 m tall and 50 m wide from the early 1600s. Paid entry 45 min 10 min walk
- Shrine Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社 Founded more than 1350 years ago at the east end of Shijo-dori, between Gion and the Higashiyama district. Free entry 20 min 7 min walk
- Temple Kodai-ji 高台寺 A Rinzai Zen temple founded in the early 1600s by Nene in memory of her husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Paid entry 45 min 15 min walk
- Street Ishibe-koji Lane 石塀小路 A pedestrian-only stone-paved lane of about 200 m near Kodai-ji, lined with wooden townhouses, ryokan and restaurants. Free entry 15 min 12 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026