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。
