Shidare Sakura
of Ryuudouin Temple

7th of April 2003
7th of April 2003
The old tree is 11 metres in high and 3 metres wide.



Shidare sakura of Ryuudouin temple is an old Japanese cherry tree (Prunus pendula). It is one of the most famous trees in the Kitashitara district. It belongs to the Ryuudouin Temple and is on the left side of the Hondou (main edifice) of the temple. "Shidare" in English is, "Hanging" and rightfully so as the branches hang down from the tree and over the ground.

In early April, the tree blooms millions of cherry blossoms which nearly cover the temple and most of the yard. It is really spectacular. The age of this tree is estimated at about 150 years of age and it has been listed as a natural monument of Aichi prefecture.



Information

Toei Kanou-kyoukai (Tourist Association),
TEL. (81) 536-76-1812


Access

by public transport

1. Mitsuse-minami-tozanguchi (South entrance)

 JR Toyohashi station
to(100 min. by JR (Japan Railways) Iida-sen line, Time table)

JR Toei station
to(10 min. by Toei municipal bus, Time table)

Hongou bus stop
to(5 min. on foot)

Ryuudouin Temple


by car

Please get off the Tomei Express Way at the Toyokawa interchange. Then, head north on the Kokudou 151 (Route 151, in the direction of Iida city).


After 70 minutes of driving (45 km), you will arrive in Toei.
Pass through the Shin-hongou tunnel and turn right just before the Komakubo tunnel. Go straight for about 300 metres and you will see the Ryuudouin Temple on your left.



Note

Shidare Sakura of Ryuudouin Temple blossoms in early April. It blossoms a little bit earlier than the Somei Yoshino (another Japanese cherry species).


2003/10/01 Update