The highlight, in addition to the cherry trees, is the immense pink carpet of shibazakuras – Credits: PXHERE
群馬県館林市 ザ・トレジャーガーデン（旧 野鳥の森ガーデン）
Located in the heart of Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, the Tobu Treasure Garden occupies an area of 80 thousand square meters. Divided into four large gardens, the highlight during spring is the shibazakura garden (芝桜), a specimen of moss that forms an immense carpet of pinkish petals, similar to those of cherry trees, which can also be appreciated along with other floral species. The ideal is to visit the place between April and June, when the Flower Festival, a party that coincides with the high season of spring. Another highlight is a Victorian-style Anglican church that can be hired for weddings.
TOBU TREASURE GARDEN
Address:
〒 374-0033 Gunma Ken Tatebayashi Shi Horikucho 1050
Contact numbers:
0276-55-0750
Website:
http://treasuregarden.jp/
Wisteria stands out at Ashikaga Flower Park – Credits: PXHERE
栃木県足利市 あしかがフラワーパーク
Ashikaga Flower Park occupies an area of 100 thousand square meters near the central region of the city of Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture. About 50 years ago, it was a farm that was gradually transformed into the current flower park that receives 1,5 million visitors annually. The cherry blossom season starts in April. But, already at the end of March it is possible to observe the beginning of flowering. One of the main attractions of the place is the immense quadrilateral structure that supports wisteria, giving a pleasant and cozy feeling of being under a blanket of colorful flowers. Ashikaga Flower Park it also has easy access for wheelchair users and companions, food courts, rest areas, souvenir shops and other amenities.
ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK
Address:
〒329 – 4216 Tochigi Ken Ashikaga Shi Hasama Cho 607
Contact numbers:
0284-91-4939
Website:
https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/
Enjoy the color nuances of the cherry trees while trekking – Credits: PXHERE
茨城県笠間市愛宕山公園
In reality, there are no specific geographical boundaries for the area of the Atagosan Kouen, which is located in the city of Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. Many understand that the park is located around the 306-meter Mount Atago. But everyone agrees that the beauty of the place reaches its threshold in spring when it receives a pink “carpet” due to the blossoming of the cherry trees.
Due to Atago's altitude, temperature variation is felt by the sensitive sakura petals, which form a pink gradient, alternating strong and soft tones. The ideal is to do a trekking – walking tour – through the park around the mount, appreciating the color nuances of the cherry trees.
In the same area of the mount, close to the summit, is located the Atago Tengo no Mori (あたご天狗の森). It is also a park that has parking, slides for children and restrooms. From there, it is possible to have a panoramic view of the city of Kasama and surroundings.
The best time to visit Mount Atago parks is in April. Sites can be accessed 24 hours a day. Admission and use of the large parking lot are free.
ATAGOSAN KOUEN
Address:
〒 319-0209 Ibaraki Ken Kasama Shi Izumi 99
Contact numbers:
0296-72-9222
Website:
http://www.kasama-kankou.jp/
The pinkish petals of the cherry trees contrast with the yellow petals of the canolas – Credits: PXHERE
埼玉県熊谷市熊谷桜堤
Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi is a two-kilometer-long lane on the left bank of the Arakawa River in the city of Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. There, 500 cherry trees were planted which, in spring, promote a natural spectacle considered among the hundred most beautiful in all of Japan. At the height of the most flowery season of the year, the pink petals of the cherry trees contrast with the yellow petals of the canola trees around the river.
The site is used as a starting and finishing point for the Kumagaya Marathon. At the site, matsuris and fireworks are held throughout the year. Also, in spring, the cherry trees are lit during the night between late March and April.
KUMAGAYA SAKURA TSUTSUMI
Address:
〒360-0035 Saitama Ken Kumagaya Shi Kawaramachi
Contact numbers:
048-594-6677
Website:
https://www.oideyo-kumagaya.com/
In Chidorigafuchi people rent boats and enjoy the sakura – Credits: PXHERE
Chidorigafuchi Park
Around the Edo Castle (江戸城), in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo, several ditches filled with water were built and serve, to this day, to prevent and hinder access by strangers. However, one of them, the Chidorigafuchi it is one of the most visited during spring. It's just that cherry trees have been planted on its banks that give a natural show during the most flowery time of the year. It is common for people to rent boats and paddle enjoying the flowering of sakuras.
It is also worth visiting Jimbocho (神保町), a neighborhood with a large number of bookstores, the National Showa Memorial Museum (昭和記念館) and also the shrine Yasukuni Jinja (靖國神社), where you can also enjoy the cherry trees. All these attractions are close by. Chidorigafuchi.
O Boat Harbor (千鳥ヶヶ淵ボート場) is on the outer edge of the Chidorigafuchi. During the hanami period, the fee for using the boats is 800 yen for 30 minutes and 1.600 yen for 60 minutes.
CHIDORIGAFUCHI
Address:
〒102 – 0091 Tokyo To Chiyoda Ku Kitanomaru Kouen 1
Contact numbers:
03-3556-0391
Website:
https://visit-chiyoda.tokyo/
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Eder is a veteran journalist and teacher in Japan
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