Uji City Botanical Park

Uji Botanical Park is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. In particular, the weeping cherry tree, which is about 70 years old, is a symbolic presence and is illuminated during the peak viewing season. From March 21 to 31, 2023, the weeping cherry tree will be open to the public for free at night. It will be held from 17:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and until 21:00 on Fridays, weekends, and holidays. You can enjoy the fantastic night cherry blossoms. Why not enjoy the spring cherry blossom light-up with your family and friends?

Uji City Botanical Park is a spot where you can enjoy the flowers of the four seasons. In spring, cherry blossoms and double cherry blossoms are in full bloom. In summer, wisteria and azaleas bloom beautifully. In autumn, the park is decorated with colorful autumn leaves and cosmos flowers. In winter, you can see beautiful views of yellow sanbidaria, red hibiscus, and hydrangeas in bloom. The entrance fee is relatively reasonable, with adults at 500 yen and elementary and junior high school students at 250 yen.

Uji City Botanical Garden is located adjacent to the Sun Hill (Yamashiro Comprehensive Sports Park), allowing you to visit both tourist spots together. The Sun Hill is known for offering the largest variety of activities in Kyoto, with facilities such as pools and athletics that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For those who want to fully exercise their bodies before or after experiencing nature at the botanical garden, be sure to visit both locations.

The Flower and Water Tapestry at Uji Plant Park is a large-scale three-dimensional flower bed boasting the largest size in Japan. The view of over 3,000 planters arranged on a large hina-dan (tiered platform) measuring 62 meters in width and 18 meters in height is breathtaking. The types of flowers and patterns depicted on the entire flower bed vary depending on the season, making it a great attraction of the Flower and Water Tapestry to enjoy different views every time you visit.

Near the herb garden in Uji City Botanical Park, there is a kids' corner. Inside the kids' corner, there are play equipment and a plaza for children to enjoy with their families. Benches are also placed inside the kids' corner, making it a perfect resting space after walking around the large park. Together with the aforementioned Sun Hill, it's a spot where you can enjoy a day of sightseeing, making it a recommended destination for those who are undecided about where to go on holidays or during summer vacation.