Maruyama-koen Park

An oasis of green amid the Southern Higashiyama Sightseeing District, Maruyama-koen Park is the perfect spot for a rest or picnic while exploring the area.

Maruyama park

Complete with a duck pond, some gurgling streams and some of the finest cherry trees in all of Kyoto, Maruyama-koen Park is a brilliant little park tucked up against the base of the Higashiyama Mountain, sandwiched between Yasaka-jinja Shrine to the south and Chion-in Temple to the north. If you’re in Kyoto during cherry blossom season, this is the place to come to see some serious hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties, but be prepared for crowds and plenty of public drunkenness (fortunately, this sort of thing rarely leads to fights like it does in other countries).

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English address:
Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku

Japanese address::
東山区円山町

Opening hours:
Open 24 hours

Admission:
Free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Gion Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station
15min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan line

Telephone: 222-3586

Website: None

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Maruyama-koen Park is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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