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Spring Quartet – Cherry Blossoms Along the Banks of the Funakawa River: Video Introduction

This video, titled "[SAKURA DRONE] Asahi, Toyama & Cherry Blossoms|Drone Project 4K" ([SAKURA DRONE] Asahi-machi, Toyama-Ken & cherry blossoms|富山県朝日町|桜ドローンプロジェクト 4K), was uploaded by "Sakura Drone Project - Drone Entertainment Co." (桜ドローンプロジェクト - 株式会社ドローンエンタテインメント).

Spring Quartet: A Collaboration in Nature

Image of cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River, Toyama Prefecture
Photo:Cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River, Toyama Prefecture

In Asahi, Toyama, located in Japan's Koshin'etsu Region, there is a beautiful landscape referred to as the "Spring Quartet." This miraculous landscape is created through a combination of the mountains of the Northern Alps, rows of cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River, tulips, and rape blossoms. You can enjoy the beautiful Japanese spring woven by nature in Toyama Prefecture.

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms Along the Banks of the Funakawa River

This video features drone footage of Spring Quartet. It begins with beautiful footage of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms against a backdrop of mountains. The video of the rows of cherry trees along the banks of the Funakawa River shows 280 Someiyoshino cherry trees from the sky and various other angles that only drone photography can provide.
[Video] 0:14 - Rows of Cherry Blossoms From the Sky
[Video] 1:05 - Flying Through the Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossoms usually bloom in early April in Toyama Prefecture, but be sure to check the blooming conditions if you want to visit at the best times. Full bloom was mid-April in 2022. Toyama Life, Toyama Prefecture's local information website, has published information on the best times to visit Asahi Funakawa Spring Quartet.

The rows of cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River are illuminated at night during the blooming period. Visitors can also enjoy bonfires and nighttime cherry blossoms, make it a very memorable event.

Spring Quartet Events and Initiatives

Image of cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River, Toyama Prefecture
Photo:Cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River, Toyama Prefecture

An annual cherry blossom festival is held at the cherry blossoms lining the banks of the Funakawa River, and musical events are also held.

The Spring Quartet 2022 Instagram Photo Contest was also held this year. The photo contest seems to be held every year, so consider participating and taking photos in some of the beautiful spots you can find in the area.

In addition, to help the tulip bulbs by the cherry blossoms lining the banks of the Funakawa River grow bigger, a tulip flower-picking team is being recruited. This is an effort to pick the flowers and preserve the beautiful scenery for years to come.
In addition, there will be other things to enjoy, such as rice paddy art.

Summary of Spring Quartet

Be sure to check out the beautiful Japanese scenery of cherry blossoms along the Funakawa River at the Spring Quartet if you still haven't yet. If you're planning on going to the event, remember to look up the best times to see the cherry blossoms so you can get the most out of your sightseeing trip. To reach the Funakawa River cherry blossoms, shuttle buses from Asahi General Hospital and Asahi Cultural and Sports Center are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Note that parking near the cherry blossoms is only available on weekdays. The beautiful and uniquely Japanese scenery of Asahi Funakawa, where you can enjoy rows of cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, and tulips against the backdrop of Japan's Northern Alps, including the Asahi and Hakuba Mountains, awaits your arrival!

【Official Website】Asahi Tourism Association / Asahi Funakawa Spring Quartet
https://www.asahi-tabi.com/sijuusou/

【TripAdvisor】Funakawa River Cherry Blossoms
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1121157-d13442353-Reviews-Funagawa_Berisakura_Namiki-Asahi_machi_Shimoniikawa_gun_Toyama_Prefecture_Hokur.html

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Last Updated : Feb. 13, 2023
Japan
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Spring Quartet: Enjoy Cherry Blossoms Along the Funakawa River in Toyama! Beautiful Views That Only a Drone Could Capture!
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