Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a hot attraction even without cherry blossoms, though they make it more charming. No matter 50 metres high wooden stage, Otowa Waterfall, sakura in spring, ruby-red leaves in autumn or even omamori (talisman) draws visitors to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Night illumination is considered to be the best in Kyoto during cherry blossom season.
Admission: 400 Yen
Number of sakura trees: 1,500
The age of trees:
Variety: Somei Yoshino and Yamazakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): March 29 to April 7
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: Take No. 100 or 206 bus and then a 10-minute walk through Kiyomizu-michi
Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0862, Kyoto Prefecture
Japanese address: 京都府京都市東山区清水1-294
