Butsuryu-ji Temple
A massive cherry tree known as the “Sennen-Zakura”, over 900 years old This temple is widely believed to have been…
Cherry Blossoms
Weeping cherry blossoms at the Daisho-ji Temple Ruins
Said to be over 300 years old, the aged blossoms of this Shidare-zakura (weeping cherry blossoms) continue to delight a large…
Matabei Cherry Tree
This iconic, ancient, and massive weeping cherry tree is estimated to be about 300 years old, with a trunk circumference…
Ono-ji Temple
This temple is renowned for two very impressive 300-year-old shidare-zakura weeping cherry blossom trees, as well as 10 other trees…
Byobuiwa Sheer Cliffs
Mountain cherry blossoms at the base of a sheer rock wall Declared a Natural Monument in 1959, Byobuiwa is…
Shorenji Lake and Kaochidani Valley
Shorenji Lake Created when a dam was built upon the Shorenji River, this striking blue lake surrounded by tree-covered mountains…
Weeping cherry blossoms at Hozo-ji Temple
Weeping cherry blossoms and an intriguing hidden history The impressive weeping cherry blossoms at this temple are said to…
Maruyama Park
More than 100 wild mountain cherry trees Positioned at a somewhat high elevation, Maruyama Park is the ideal spot…
Country Park Ōko
Camping, barbecues and other outdoor fun amidst historical ruins from the Jōmon period Each spring, approximately 200 sakura (cherry blossom)…