Cherry blossom viewing spots
Moerenuma koen Park - Sapporo city
This huge park is one of the symbols of Sapporo city. The architecture Isamu Noguch who is famous in worldwide has designed this park. The whole park is architected as sculptures.
The Sakura forest in the park has approximately 2600 cherry trees such as Sargent cherry (Prunus sargentii) around playing equipment. Many people from adults to kids visit there during their best blooming.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From beginning of May to Mid-May
The number of cherry trees : About 2600 cherry trees (Ezo Yama-zakura etc....)
Open : 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (The entrance is till 9pm)
Place : 1-1 Moerenuma-koen, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access : Take Chuo bus No.69 from Kanjodori-higashi station in Toho line (Metro) and get off "Moere-Koen-Higashiguchi" bus stop.
It takes approximately 25 minutes by the bus and then 15 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
Makomanai koen Park - Sapporo city
There are approximately 13200 cherry and also 50000 naturally growing trees in 85 ha park. Sargent cherry (Prunus sargentii) will start blooming from the end of April, Yaezakura (double cherry blossom) will start blooming from the middle of May. They have approximately 1000 cherry blossom trees. During autumn, the park is well-known as the best spot of leaves color changing.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late April to late May
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Ezo Yama-zakura / Yame-zakura)
Place : 3-1 Makomanai-koen, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access : Take the Jotesu bus No. South 90, South 95, South 96, South 97, South 98 and Kan 96 from Makomanai station (Metro). It takes 6 minutes by the bus. Get off Uemachi-1Chome bus stop or Makomanai-Kyogijo bus stop.
Goryokaku koen Park - Hakodate city
The park is famous for as its star shape. When it becomes the end of April Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) and Yaezakura (double cherry blossom) start blooming.
The best period to view them will be from the begin of May to the middle. During night, they have light display. There is the restaurant where you can enjoy Genghis Khan (famous soul food in Hokkaido). It would be also nice to view them from the canal with the hired boat.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late April to Mid-May
The number of cherry trees : About 1600 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yame-zakura)
Lighting-up time : 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Until 10:00 p.m.) *From late April to beginning of May (tentative)
Place : 44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
Access : Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Goryokaku-koen-mae tram station (Hakodate City Tram)
Asahiyama koen Park - Asahikawa city
It is located in the west part of Asahikawa city, which is right next to Asahikawa Zoo.
A lot of nature growing trees are left in there and the view of the city from the hill is spectacular. You can also enjoy hiking with your family.
There are approximately 2300 trees of Sargent cherry (Prunus sargentii) and dogtooth violet (Erythronium japonicum). They have light display during night, especially only this period.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From beginning of May to Mid-May
The number of cherry trees : About 2300 cherry trees (Ezo Yama-zakura)
Lighting-up time : 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *From beginning of May to Mid-May (tentative)
Place : Kuranuma, Asahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido
Access : Take the Asahikawa-kido bus toward Asahikawa Zoo from JR Asahikawa station of Hakodate-Honsen line. It takes approximately 40 minutes and get off the last stop.
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Kenroku-en Garden / Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Prefecture
This is the best 3 gardens in Japan with Kairakuen in Mito city and Korakuen in Okayama city. In there, you always come across the different faces in each seasons. The garden has been created for ages and registered as historical heritage in Japan. During spring, Higansakura (Higan cherry), Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) and Yamasakura (wild cherry) will start blooming. There are approximately 40 kinds of cherry blossom trees in there. When it becomes the end of April, Kenrokuen-kumagai-sakura and Kenrokuen-kiku-sakura will be their best, which you rarely see in other places. You cannot miss them!
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From beginning of April to late April
The number of cherry trees : About 420 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Higan-zakura / Yama-zakura etc...)
Open : 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (October 10 - February 28 : 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Fee : 310 yen
Place : 1-4 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Access : Approx. 3 minutes on foot Kenrokuen-shita bus stop *Approx. 15 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen-shita bus stop
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Meguro-gawa river - Near Meguro Station
This is one of major cherry blossom spots in Tokyo. Along the Meguro river about 4km, there are around 830 cherry blossom trees of Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) from Oohashi to Meguro station. In there, you will also find fashionable shops. This could be the best place to enjoy watching cherry blossoms and shopping.
If you have kids, there is "Sakura terrace" at Nakameguro park where you would be able to avoid the crowdedness and relax with family. During night from 6pm to 9pm, there is light display between Nakameguro station and Ikejiriohashi.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 800 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino)
Access : Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Naka-Meguro Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) or Ikejiri-Ohashi Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line)
Approx. 5 minutes on foot from JR Line Meguro Station or Tokyu Meguro Line Fudo-mae Station.
Rikugi-en Garden - Near Komagome Station
This garden is registered as the place of special scenic beauty in Japan and they have miniature 88 scenes of Japanese gardens in Japan. The symbol of Rikugi-en is Shidaresakura (weeping cherry), height 15m, depth 20m. During the end of March, they cherry blossoms become their best and fully booming. It looks like a pink color water fall. Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) is usually blooming earlier than Shidaresakura (weeping cherry), therefore, you will be able to enjoy them as well even with light display during that period.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From Mid-March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 40 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura / Shidare-zakura)
Open : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (The entrance is till 4:30 p.m.) *They are open from 9am to 9pm during light display. (The entrance is till 8:30pm)
Fee : 300 yen
Access : Approx. 7 minutes on foot from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Sengoku Station (Toei Subway Mita Line)
Roppongi Hills "Mohri Garden" - Roppongi Sakura-zaka no Sakura
Mori garden is the circuit style garden located in Roppongi-Hills. You will enjoy walking in spring viewing the cherry blossoms in here.
Also at the Roppongi-Sakura which runs parallel with Roppongi-Keyaki street has 75 Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) along 400m of the street. Both of them are held light display during night. It is amazing view to see modern buildings and historical cherry blossoms at the same time.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to Mid-April
Open : 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Lighting-up time : Mohri Garden 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. / Roppongi Sakura-zaka no Sakura 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (tentative)
Access : Direct connection via Roppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Approx. 4 minutes on foot from Roppongi Station (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
Approx. 8 minutes on foot from Azabu-Juban Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
Asukayama-koen park - Near Oji Station
The park is located in the small hill. The history of this park goes back to around Edo period 1716 when Yoshimune Tokugawa who was 8th Shogun dominated Japan. It is well-known that he plant cherry blossoms and admired people to visit here freely to enjoy them.
At the season of cherry blossoms, many people still visit there to enjoy them. There are around 650 cherry blossoms, moreover, you can also enjoy 15000 of azaleas and 1300 of hydrangeas.
The park is open at night till 9pm.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 650 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Sato-zakura / Kanhi-zakura etc...)
Place : 1-1-3 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Access : Approx. 3 minutes on foot from JR Oji Station, Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Oji Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Asukayama Station (Toden Arakawa Line)
Sumida-koen park - Near Asakusa Station
Sumida park is located in between Taito-ku and Sumida-ku, along Sumida river. There is water-bus station at Sakurabashi in the side of Taito-ku, which towards to Daiba and Kasai. Viewing cherry blossoms on the water-bus would provide you ultimate experience.
In the side of Sumida-ku, you will find the 1km path from Agazu bridge to Sakura bridge where you can enjoy Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) and shidare cherry. This is well-known as "Senbon-sakura at Sumida river", which means 1000 cherry blossoms at Sumida river.
You cannot miss the beautiful scenery of the collaboration cherry blossoms and Tokyo Sky Tree in here.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : (Taito-ku side) About 660 cherry trees : Somei Yoshino / Sato-zakura etc...
(Sumida-ku side) About 343 cherry trees : Somei Yoshino / Yaebeni-shidare / Ooshima-zakura Yama-zakura etc...
Access : (Taito-ku side) Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tobu Isesaki Line)
(Sumida-ku side) Approx. 7 minutes on foot from Honjo-azumabashi Station (Toei Asakusa Line)
Ueno-koen park - Near Ueno Station
Ueno park has been definitely one of the remarkable cherry blossom spots in Tokyo since Edo period (1603). There are around 1200 cherry blossom trees around Koen-dori street. During night, 800 of lanterns are displayed so that people can enjoy beautiful night view of cherry blossoms. Around that season, there are antique market near Shinobazu pond as well as other events.
In this park, there are also museums and zoo.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 800 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino etc...)
Place : 5-20 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Ueno Station (JR Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Near Shinjuku Station
There are 1300 cherry blossoms in there based on 65 kinds. People enjoy this park as an oasis in the center of city and the collaboration with high buildings is spectacular. Each cherry blossom comes into flowers at the different timing. Thanks to that, it is possible to enjoy them for 1 month.
At the begin of March, Kawazu cherry blossom becomes their best. Due to the less tourists around this period, you will be able to enjoy them more comfortable than April. 420 Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) will be the best from the end of March to begin of April, then 500 Yaezakura (double‐flowered cherry tree) of 20 kinds will be the best from begin of April to the end of April.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to late April
The number of cherry trees : About 1100 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura / Kanzan etc...)
Open : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee : 200 yen
Place : 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Approx. 10 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station south exit.
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Ooka-gawa River Promenade / Minami-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa Prefecture
It has around 500 Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) along Oka River, which is approximately 5 minutes from Gumyoji station, Kekyu line. It is about 3km street.
Between 6pm and 10pm, they have about 150 lanterns and light display of cherry blossoms trees.
There will be Ooka River Cherry blossom festival on 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun) of April. They will have many stalls, shops and even parade.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 500 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino)
Lighting-up time : 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Date: From 26th of March to 10th of April (They open till 9pm from Monday to Thursday)
*It may be changed due to the timing of Cherry blossom flowers.
Place : Gumyoji-cho / Hananoki-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Gumyoji Station (Keikyu Main Line)
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Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom / Kawazu (Izu Peninsula) in Shizuoka Prefecture
Kawazu town is located in Izu peninsula which is famous for hot spring resort. You can easily access from Tokyo.
Kawazu cherry blossoms start blooming earlier than others, which will be from the begin of February to the begin of March.
Around 8000 cherry blossoms are plant along Kawazu river and they have "Kawazu cherry blossom festival" from 10th of February for a month. There are free 3 footbaths in there. If you have time, you must enjoy it as well.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From beginning of February to beginning of March
The number of cherry trees : About 8000 cherry trees (Kawazu-zakura)
Place : Hama, kawazu-cho, kamo-gun, Shizuoka
Access : Access information to Kawazu http://www.kawazu-onsen.com/eng/access
Kawazu Tourist Association
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Okazaki koen Park - Okazaki city
Okazaki park is selected one hundred of the best place of cherry blossom viewing in Japan and located around Okazaki castle. There are around 1000 cherry blossom trees in there.
After sunset, they have light display during night and it is amazing view as well.
They open 24 hours, 7 days during the cherry blossom period. There is the event "Ieyasu-Gyoretsu" during "Okazaki cherry blossom festival" during April.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino etc....)
Place : Around Okazaki park / 561 Kosei-cho, Okazaki-shi, Aichi
Access : Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Higashi Okazaki Station (Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line) or Naka-Okazaki Station (Aichi Loop Line)
Nagoya-jo Castle - Nagoya city
This is the symbol and best sightseeing spot in Nagoya city. Nagoya castle is famous for that gold killer whale. During spring, 10 kinds of cherry blossoms, 1000 trees of Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) and Shidare cherry will be their best and you can enjoy both cherry blossoms and the castle together.
They have night display during nights.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of May
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Shidare-zakura / Yama-zakura etc....)
Open : 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (During cherry blossom season, they will extend their opening time.)
Fee : Adults 500 yen
Place : 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Shiyakusho Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line)
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Japan Mint head office "Sakura-no-toorinuke" (Passing through Sakura street) - Osaka city
It's been Spring feature since Meiji period (1868-1912), passing through the street where there are full of cherry blossom trees. The street "Sakura-no-toorinuke" is opened for a week adjusting the best timing of their blooming every year. It is along around 56m, 130 varieties and 350 trees. Many people are looking forward to them and visit there when they open.
The night viewing is also beautiful thanks to Japanese lantern display. The period of opening will be announced at the middle of March.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 350 cherry trees (Yae-zakura etc....)
Open : 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place : 1-1-79 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Access : Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Temmabashi Station (Keihan Line, Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line)
The Expo Commemoration Park (Bampaku kinen koen) - Around Osaka city (Approx. 30 minutes by train from Osaka station)
The park is absolutely famous for "The symbol of Expo '70 was the Tower of the Sun" but also well-known as the best spot of cherry blossoms. It is selected one hundred of the best place of cherry blossom viewing in Japan. There are 9 kinds of cherry trees such as Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis), Mountain cherry (Cerasus jamasakura), Satozakura and Shidare cherry. They have around 5500 cherry blossom trees in the park.
You can find the best spot in every place in there and also are able to enjoy playground equipment, museums and Japanese garden.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 5500 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yae-zakura, / Sato-zakura etc...)
Open : 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (They are open till 9pm during Sakura festival)
Close : Closed: Wednesday (When it is bank holiday it will be closed on the following day.) *They open every single day between 1st of April and 5th of May.
Fee : Adults 250 yen
Place : Senri Bampaku-koen, Suita-shi, Osaka
Access : Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Temmabashi Station (Keihan Line, Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line)
Osaka-jo koen / Osaka Castle Park - Osaka city
The park has Osaka castle in the center and full of natures. It seems like an oasis in Osaka. You cannot miss Nishinomaru garden which is famous for the best cherry blossom spot in there. The harmony of enormous stone walls, ditch and cherry blossoms is speechlessly beautiful. You can also enjoy around 1270 plum blossom trees in there.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : Beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 3000 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yae-zakura, / Sato-zakura etc...) *Nishinomaru Garden : About 300 cherry trees
Open : (Nishinomaru Garden) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00pm (The entrance is open till 4:30pm. The light display is till 10pm.)
Close : (Nishinomaru Garden) Monday (When it is bank holiday it will be closed on the following day.)
Fee : (Nishinomaru Garden) Adults 200 yen
Place : Osaka Castle
Access : Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Tanimachi Yonchome Station (Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line, Chuo Line)
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Yodogawa Kasen Koen (Riverside Park) "Sewaritei" area - Yawata city, Kyoto
Sewaritei is in between Kidu River and Uji River. It is beautiful national park. During spring, many cherry blossoms will start blooming and the park is getting pink color.
They have 1.4km street which has about 250 Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) and it is like a tunnel. You will definitely enjoy it!
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : Beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 250 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino)
Place : Yawata Zaioji-saki, Yawata-shi, Kyoto
Access : Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Yawatashi Station (Keihan Main Line).
Daigo-ji temple - Kyoto city
Daigo-ji temple is hugely famous for cherry blossoms, which is well-known as "Flower Daigo". The origin of this name of temple is that The Shogun Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598) indulged in the utmost luxury at this place to view cherry blossoms, which is known as "Daigo-no-hanami (viewing cherry blossoms)".
There are around 1000 cherry blossom trees in this huge temple.
You can find Shidare cherry, Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis), Mountain cherry (Cerasus jamasakura) and Double cherry-blossoms in there. They start blooming in different timing during 3 weeks and it is possible to enjoy them for a long time.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From Mid-March to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Kawazu-zakura / Shidare-zakura / Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura / Yae-zakura etc...)
Open : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (The reception is open 30 minutes before the gate is closed.)
Fee : Adults 600 yen / childs 300 yen
Place : 22 Daigo-higashi Ooji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access : Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Daigo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line)
Arashiyama - Around Kyoto city (Approx. 20 minutes by train from Kyoto station)
Arashiyama area is expanded around the bridge "Togetsukyo" at Katsura river and you can enjoy cherry blossoms in everywhere at spring.
When it becomes the best timing the mountains are colored in absolutely beautiful light pink and that spectacular scenery is amazing.
It is recommended viewing them with Togetsukyo bridge and Katsura river which are symbol of Arashiyama.
[Basic information]
The best time to view cherry blossoms : From Mid-March to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 1500 cherry trees (Shidare-zakura / Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura / Yae-zakura etc...)
Place : Arashiyama-koen Park etc...
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu Line, Keifuku Electric Railroad)
Maruyama koen Park - Kyoto city
This is the oldest park in Kyoto which is expanded from the circuit style Japanese garden. There are Japanese restaurants and cafes in there.
The Shidare cherry in there is famous as "Cherry blossoms at night in Gion area" and here is the best cherry blossom spot in Kyoto.
There are around 680 cherry blossom trees such as Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis) and Mountain cherry (Cerasus jamasakura). When it becomes the best season it looks like that the park is fully decollated with cherry blossoms.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 680 cherry trees (Shidare-zakura / Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura etc...)
Place : Maruyama-cho, Higasiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access : Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)
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Shukugawa koen Park - Nishinomiya city, Hyogo Prefecture
The whole area around the river is the city park. During spring, this park becomes very famous spot to view cherry blossom flowers. It is about 2.8km and you will be able to find them both river sides.
There are approximately 1660 cherry blossom trees, mainly Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) and it is selected "The best 100 cherry blossom viewing spot" in Japan.
The beautiful river reflects cherry blossoms and it is also beautiful.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 1660 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino etc...)
Place : Oidecho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo etc..
Access : Approx. 1 minute on foot from Shukugawa Station (Hankyu Kobe Line), Kurakuenguchi Station (Hankyu Koyo Line), Sakura Shukugawa Station (JR Kobe Line) and Koroen Station (Hanshin Main Line)
Himeji-jo Castle - Himeji city, Hyogo Prefecture
Himeji castle is registered as the national treasure as well as The World Heritage. They have about 1000 cherry blossom trees such as Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis), Shidaresakura (weeping cherry) and Yamasakura (wild cherry).
After the huge construction of the castle, the view of castle with cherry blossoms is even more beautiful than before.
There are some events during the time and many people visit there.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From beginning of April to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura / Shidare-zakura / Yae-zakura etc...)
Place : 68 Honmachi, Himeji-shi, Hyogo
Access : Approx. 25 minutes on foot from Himeji station.
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Maiduru koen Park - Fukuoka city
In spring, 1000 cherry blossom trees are starting bloom at Maizuru park. There are many historical precious things in here, such as Koro-kan, Fukuoka castle and Heiwadai baseball stadium.
During "Fukuoka castle cherry blossom festival", there are many shops and events. Moreover, they have night display at night.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 1000 cherry trees (Shidare-zakura / Somei Yoshino etc...)
Place : 1 Jyonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
Access : Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Akasaka Station or Ohorikoen Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line)
Nishi koen Park - Fukuoka city
The park is located in the central Fukuoka city. There are around 1300 cherry blossom trees and have many visitors in that season.
At the observation platform, you can watch Fukuoka city in East, Hakata bay and Umi-no-nakamichi park in North and also Shiga island, which is absolutely beautiful.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to Mid-April
The number of cherry trees : About 1300 cherry trees (Shidare-zakura / Somei Yoshino / Yama-zakura etc...)
Place : Nishi koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
Access : Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Ohorikoen Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line)
Akiduki "Sugi(cedar)-no Baba" street - Asakura city, Fukuoka
The street toward to Akiduki castle, there used to have many Japanese cedar trees. Due to this, this place is called "Sugi (Japanese cedar tree)-no-baba".
There are approximately 200 cherry blossom trees in both side of street (500m) and it becomes cherry blossom flower tunnel during spring.
The contrast of nature and castle town is perfect view. On the 1st Sunday of April every year, they have "Akiduki festival".
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 200 cherry trees
Place : Akizukinotori, Asakura, Fukuoka
Access : Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Amagi station, Amaki line. Get off "Kyodokan-mae" bus stop.
Amagi koen Park - Asakura city, Fukuoka
It's located in the north of Asakura city hall and full of natures, which is well-known as "Blessing and relaxing place" as well as the best spot of cherry blossom flowers. There are approximately 4000 cherry blossom trees (mainly Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis)) around the pond. The reflection of flowers on the pond is very beautiful.
During the season, they have light display during night and there are many shops along the street.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 4000 cherry trees
Lighting-up time : 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place : Bodaiji, Asakura-shi, Fukuoka
Access : Approx. 20 minutes on foot from Amagi Station (Amagi Line)
Taishojin koen Park - Iizuka city, Fukuoka
It's located in the hill 112m elevation. You will be able to see the whole city from the park. There are approximately 2500 Someiyoshino (prunus yedoensis) trees and they start blooming when spring starts. You can enjoy walking under cherry blossom tunnels in there.
Moreover, they have 120m slider with roller, Observatory dome and Taisho shrine in the park.
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The best time to view cherry blossoms : From late March to beginning of April
The number of cherry trees : About 2500 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino)
Lighting-up time : 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place : 1-14 Rakuichi, Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka
Access : Approx. 20 minutes on foot from Tento Station (JR Chikuho Main Line)
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