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Maruyama Park

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Maruyama Park

円山公園

Kyoto · Kansai

Maruyama Park is a scenic public park located near the historic Gion district of Kyoto. It is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and offers a tranquil atmosphere with walking paths, a pond, and traditional teahouses.

Why we picked it

Many tourists flock to the more famous temples and shrines nearby, overlooking this peaceful retreat.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 6,874 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Gion-Shijo Station · 14 min walk
Website
kyoto-maruyama-park.jp

Today

Open 24 hours

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Kyoto Station · ~14 min by car

Tags

parkcherry blossoms

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