Kyoto: Ninna-ji Temple with Goten Palace and Garden Ticket Omuro Hana Matsuri (Cherry blossom Festival)
ID: GYG449391-O-807603
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Country: Japan
Description
Visit Ninna-ji Temple and be awed by the beauty of the temple's long history, its five-story pagoda, and the late-blooming cherry trees. Get access to all areas of the temple complex with this ticket.
Experience the historic Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto. Famous for its late-blooming Omuro sakura cherry trees and a five-story pagoda, Ninna-ji was founded in 888 AD. It is the main temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and it houses countless national treasures and cultural artifacts.
Appreciate the beauty of nature at Ninna-ji Temple throughout the year. Discover the striking beauty of the Omuro Pilgrimage course. This two-hour course is a shorter version of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the changing seasons.
In spring, witness the late-blooming cherry blossoms. Summertime sees many priests in the temple for Buddhist ceremonies. In the fall, the historic temple buildings are enveloped in vivid shades of red and yellow. And in winter, enjoy the serene Japanese garden after it has snowed.
You can even soak up the gorgeous snowy scenery of the Goten Palace.
Highlights
- Absorb the peaceful beauty of Ninna-ji Temple in the changing seasons
- Appreciate the late-blooming Omuro sakura cherry trees and the five-story pagoda
- Explore the Omuro Pilgrimage course, a shorter version of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
- Visit Reihokan Museum and see important cultural items belong to Ninna-ji Temple
- Enjoy the changing seasons at Ninna-ji Temple throughout the year
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The ticket booths close 30 minutes before the temple closes
• Opening hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM from March to November, and from 9 AM to 4.30 PM from December to February
• Cherry blossom season admission: 8 AM to 5 PM
• During the cherry blossom season, there is an admission fee required to enter the area after the Chumon inner gate to view the beautiful Omuro Sakura cherry blossoms
• The admission fees collected will be used for the preservation of the Omuro Sakura
• The period when the fee is required may vary depending on when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
