Maruyama Park, Kyoto

Name: Maruyama Park
Address: 620 Maruyamachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto, 605-0071, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-551-3707

#55 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals. ()

Local name: 円山公園 Elevation: 203 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°0'13"N, 135°46'52"E

Address

620 Maruyamachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shiKyoto 605-0071 Japan

Contact

+81 75-551-3707

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Day trips

Maruyama Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, National Museum of Modern Art, Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda.

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Historic temple with picturesque views
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
17 min walk • Kiyomizu-dera, nestled amidst the verdant hills of Eastern Kyoto, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Japan's cultural heritage. Founded in the late Nara period in 778, the temple is renowned for its wooden stage that juts out from its Main Hall, 13...
0.6 miN
Collection by contemporary local artists
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
16 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, the National Museum of Modern Art, commonly abbreviated as MoMAK, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a beacon of contemporary creativity. This esteemed institution, dedicated to the collection and exhibition of...
~900 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
5 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
~1990 ftS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
10 min walk • The Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a quintessential piece of Kyoto's historic skyline. This five-story pagoda stands proudly in the city's Higashiyama district and is part of the Hokan-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple with a history that stretches...
~1020 ftS
Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
Kōdai-ji, Kyoto
5 min walk • Kōdai-ji, a serene Zen temple nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent historical figure, the temple is a...
0.5 miSW
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
~1650 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shōren-in, Kyoto
8 min walk • Shōren-in, a serene oasis nestled in the bustling city of Kyoto, Japan, is a historic temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the urban pace. Known for its intimate connection with the imperial family and its role as a residence for high-ranking monks, Shōren-in...
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto
16 min walk • The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is one of the oldest art museums in Japan. It is located in Okazaki Park in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto and opened in 1928 as a commemoration of Emperor Hirohito's coronation ceremony as it was initially called the Shōwa Imperial Coronation Art Museum of Kyoto.
~600 ftE
Grand circa-1618 Buddhist temple complex
Chion-in, Kyoto
3 min walk • Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum
Yūrinkan Museum, Kyoto
14 min walk • The Yūrinkan Museum or Fujii Saiseikai Yūrinkan is a private museum of East Asian art in Kyōto, Japan. Established in 1926 by entrepreneur and politician Fujii Zensuke, it is the second oldest private museum in Japan, after the Ōkura Shūkokan.
~1420 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
7 min walk • The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the dead of the Pacific War located in Eastern Kyoto. The concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was built by Hirosuke Ishikawa and unveiled on 8 June 1955. The statue is 24 m high and weighs approximately 500 tons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maruyama Park open?

Maruyama Park is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Maruyama Park?

Nearby attractions include Chion-in, Kyoto (3 min walk), Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kōdai-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Shijō Street, Kyoto (6 min walk).

How to get to Maruyama Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maruyama Park:

Bus

Chionin Sanmon-mae • Lines: 京都岡崎ループ (3 min walk)
Gion • Lines: 100, 18 (6 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (11 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (15 min walk)

Train

Gion-shijo (14 min walk)
Sanjo (16 min walk)