Ohara’s Weeping Cherry Tree at Gokuraku-ji Temple

This weeping cherry tree is located in the precincts of Gokuraku-ji Temple in Ohara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture. It is estimated to be around 300 years old and is popularly known as “Ohara’s Gokuraku-sakura.” The temple faced destruction due to a fire in 1897; however, this strong tree managed to survive the fire. Although the temple was later rebuilt, there is no stationed priest at present.

There is no dedicated parking lot.

Ohara’s Weeping Cherry Tree at Gokuraku-ji Temple = 小原の極楽桜