At the Kyoto Prefectural Greening Center in Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, the famous "Hitoeshiro Higan Shidarezakura" (single-petaled white weeping cherry tree) has reached full bloom, and illumination began on the evening of April 3, 2026. Its slender branches hang down, and the petals sparkle.

The "Single-petaled White Higan Weeping Cherry Tree," which is in full bloom and illuminated at night, is located in Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, at the Kyoto Prefectural Greening Center.

The Kyoto Prefectural Greening Center is known as a famous spot for weeping cherry trees, boasting 73 varieties and approximately 130 trees. Among them, the Hitoe Shiro Higan Shidarezakura was grafted from a weeping cherry tree in Maruyama Park in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Fourteen Yaebenishidarezakura (double-flowered weeping cherry trees) lining both sides of the approximately 100-meter-long entrance road to the Kyoto Prefectural Greening Center are about 10% in bloom and are expected to reach full bloom soon.

The illumination will be from 6 PM to 10 PM and will continue until around April 19th. On April 11th and 12th, a local residents' group will hold the "Yakuno Highlands Cherry Blossom Festival." On the evening of April 11th, a variety of events will be held, including a musical performance called "An Evening of Weeping Cherry Blossoms."