[Gifu] You're missing out if you don't go! The 200-year-old weeping cherry tree is a spectacular sight!

📝 Overview Rinyo-ji Temple in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture is a Soto Zen temple famous for its magnificent weeping cherry tree that is over 200 years old. It is also designated as a preserved tree in Gifu City, and is a popular spot visited by many tourists every year. ✨ Recommended points * A spectacular weeping cherry tree that is 200 years old * The giant tree, which is 15 meters tall, looks like a cherry blossom waterfall. * The sight of the pale pink flowers blooming like hanging threads is truly spectacular. * Fantastic illuminated cherry blossoms at night * At night, the weeping cherry trees are lit up. * You can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. * A temple loved by locals * The temple has a quiet and calm atmosphere, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at your leisure. * A hidden cherry blossom viewing spot. 👀 Pay attention to this! * Weeping Cherry Blossom Concert * The Weeping Cherry Blossom Concert is held every year during the day on the last weekend in March. * You can enjoy a collaboration between cherry blossoms and music. * Gifu Seven Lucky Gods * Rinyo-ji Temple enshrines Hotei, one of the Gifu Seven Lucky Gods. * It is also recommended to visit while touring the Seven Lucky Gods. * Strolling around the area * The area around Rinyo-ji Temple is rich in nature, including the Nagara River and Mount Kinka. * After viewing the cherry blossoms, it is also recommended to take a stroll around the area. 🌸Best time to see the cherry blossoms * Late March to early April ℹ️ Information * Address: 3-402 Iwata Nishi, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture * Access: * Take the Gifu Bus bound for Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University from JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, get off at the Iwata bus stop, and walk for about 10 minutes * About 20 minutes by car from Seki IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway * Opening hours: Open 24 hours * Fee: Free 🚗Sightseeing information in the area * Gifu Park * A park that contains Gifu Castle and the Gifu City Museum of History. * It is also known as a famous cherry blossom spot. * Nagaragawa Onsen * A hot spring resort along the Nagaragawa River. * It is also recommended to relax in the hot springs after viewing the cherry blossoms. * Kinkasan Ropeway * A ropeway that takes you to the top of Kinkasan in about 3 minutes. * From the top of the mountain, you can get a panoramic view of Gifu city. 🖋️Summary Rinyo-ji Temple is a recommended spot in spring, famous for its 200-year-old weeping cherry tree. Be sure to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery that is unique to Rinyo-ji Temple. #SeasonalPlacesInJapan #Sakura2025