Memories of the Ancient Imperial Court at Kyoto’s Heian Jingū

The multipetalled blossoms of a yaebeni shidare-zakura weeping cherry tree in Heian Jingū. The shrine gardens are also embellished with numerous somei yoshino cherries, and are best viewed from early to mid-April.

The Sakon no Sakura standing guard by the Daigokuden.

Around 150 weeping cherry trees are planted throughout the Shin’en gardens.

The Byakkorō tower at the entrance to the Shin’en gardens is a designated national important cultural property.

Visitors can walk through an arbor draped with the flowering branches of yaebeni shidare-zakura weeping cherry trees.

The Taiheikaku Bridge viewed through the blossoms.

Visitors viewing the Seihō Pond and the trees in the Shin’en east garden.