Recommended cherry blossom spots in Western Japan

This is a vast national park located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In spring, the park is decorated with colorful flowers, making it the perfect season for outdoor activities such as picnics and cycling. At the "Flower Hill" in the park, you can see a collaboration of cherry blossoms and nemophila. This is a rare opportunity to see this only for a few days during this season! There is a cycling course that is about 12 km long, and you can enjoy a refreshing cycle while feeling the sea breeze. There is also a cycling course lined with cherry blossom trees, where you can enjoy Breathtaking view. There is also an experience of interacting with animals. About 500 animals of 50 species are kept, including kangaroos and squirrel monkeys.

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Website: https://uminaka-park.jp/

The "Fushimi Jikkokubune" is a sightseeing boat that operates on the Uji River branch (Horikawa River) in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The boat is a replica of a smaller version of the 30-koku boat that was used to connect Fushimi and Osaka in the early Edo period, and visitors can enjoy cruising while taking in the picturesque scenery. Many cherry trees are planted along the Uji River branch, and the Fushimi Jikkokubune in spring is especially beautiful. When the trees are in full bloom, a fantastical landscape unfolds as you sail through a tunnel of cherry blossoms that cover the surface of the river. The cherry blossoms seen from the boat have a different charm to those seen from land, and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms reflected on the water's surface.

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Website: https://kyoto-fushimi.or.jp/fune/

This is a vast urban park located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. With Osaka Castle, a symbol of Japanese history, at its center, you can enjoy nature throughout the seasons and various facilities. Osaka Castle Park is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, with about 3,000 cherry trees in full bloom in spring, creating a beautiful contrast between the historical buildings and the cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms blooming against the backdrop of Osaka Castle, the symbol of Osaka, are a spectacular sight. Nishinomaru Garden in particular is known as a famous cherry blossom spot with about 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom. You can also enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms at night. There is also the "standard cherry blossom tree" of Osaka Prefecture, which is also known as the standard tree for the cherry blossom announcement. You can enjoy various events held in conjunction with the cherry blossom season.

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Website: https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/?lang=en

Located in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, this popular tourist spot offers a beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea. From the summit, which is 352 meters above sea level, you can see the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. If the weather is good, you can see a vast panorama that stretches all the way to the Great Seto Bridge and Chugoku. In spring, about 1,000 cherry trees paint the entire summit pink, and you can enjoy a picturesque view of the blue Seto Inland Sea and the islands below. There is a hiking trail up to the summit, so you can take a pleasant stroll while enjoying the cherry blossoms.

Photo courtesy of Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association

Website: https://www.mitoyo-kanko.com/eng/mt-shiude/

This is a beautiful park surrounded by rivers and greenery in Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the site of the first atomic bomb in human history to be dropped on August 6, 1945, and was built as a prayer for peace and a memorial to the victims. In spring, about 300 cherry trees bloom in full glory, and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and river cruises on the river by taking a water taxi or a river sightseeing boat. The entire park is lush with greenery, and strolling while admiring the cherry blossoms in the spring sunshine is a relaxing experience.

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Shikano Castle Ruins Park in Shikano Town, Tottori City, is an attractive spot where history and nature coexist in harmony. The castle ruins still have stone walls and moats, giving a sense of history. Approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in full bloom, painting the castle ruins pink. The contrast between the castle ruins and the cherry blossoms is breathtakingly beautiful. The park is also lit up at night, allowing you to enjoy the fantastic night cherry blossoms reflected on the water's surface.

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