Hirano Shrine, located in the northern part of Kyoto City, is an ancient shrine with over 1,200 years of history. It has been famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot since the Heian period. The shrine is deeply connected to Kyoto’s cherry blossom culture and attracts a large number of visitors every spring.
The cherry blossoms at Hirano Shrine bloom from mid-March to late April, with different varieties blooming in succession, resulting in an extended cherry blossom season. Notable rare varieties include “Kaidōzakura,” “Negozakura,” “Hirano-Imosezakura,” and “Teiwakana-zakura.”
During the cherry blossom season, entry to the shrine requires a ticket. The entrance fee is 500 yen, and the area is enclosed with fabric, slightly obstructing the view.
The shrine also hosts a night cherry blossom event until 9 PM, and the opening hours can be checked. Additionally, the “Oka-sai” (Great Flower Festival) is held annually on April 10th, making it one of the oldest cherry blossom festivals in Kyoto.
平野神社（Hirano Shrine）位於京都市北區，是一座擁有超過1200年歷史的古老神社，自平安時代以來就以賞櫻勝地聞名。這裡與京都的櫻花文化有著深厚淵源，每年春天吸引大量遊客。
平野神社的櫻花花期從3月中旬至4月下旬，各品種接續綻放，賞花期特別長，有珍稀的「魁櫻」、「寝覚櫻」、「平野妹背櫻」、「手弱女櫻」等品種。
現在到了賞櫻期間需購票入園，入園費用：500日圓，場地會用布圍起來，視野感稍有遮住。
有夜櫻活動至晚上九點，可查詢開放時間；另有大花祭（おかざい），每年4月10日舉行，是京都最古老的櫻花祭典之一。
Hirano Shrine is renowned for its cherry blossoms and is considered one of Kyoto’s most popular spots for hanami. During the cherry blossom season, the entire area transforms into a breathtaking sea of pink, with dense clusters of sakura creating a truly stunning spectacle. It’s a fantastic place to take beautiful photos.
While there is a 500 yen admission fee during peak bloom, the experience is well worth the price. The shrine itself is relatively small, so unless you’re visiting during cherry blossom season, the visit might feel underwhelming. For the best experience, I highly recommend coming during spring when the sakura are in full bloom.
平野神社以樱花闻名，是京都赏樱的热门景点之一。每年樱花季节，这里便化作一片粉色的海洋，樱花密集且壮观，令人叹为观止，是拍摄美照的绝佳地点。虽然在樱花季期间需支付500日元的门票费用，但就整体体验而言，这笔支出完全值得。需要注意的是，神社本身的规模不大，若并非樱花季前来，可能会略显平淡，因此我更推荐在春日花开之时造访此地。
