Azumino Cherry Blossom Update Jikkasegi Irrigation Canal running through Azumino The cherry trees blooming along its riverbank are in full bloom The Yamabiko Bicycle Path runs right beside it, so you can enjoy a walk while viewing the blossoms 🚶‍♀️ or a leisurely bike ride 🚴!! This spot is near Toyoshina Nanbu General Park♪

Azumino cherry blossom update The popular Azumino sightseeing spot, Jitensha Hiroba, is in full bloom A trio of cherry blossoms, moss phlox, and fresh green leaves Mt. Jonen in the Northern Alps was partly shrouded in clouds, with the summit briefly visible

Photographed on April 1, 2014. This is Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

A trout farm landscape in Azumino Using spring water from the Northern Alps, cold-water fish farming—most notably Shinshu salmon—thrives here There are fish pens everywhere, and the fish are swimming energetically!!

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is Homarezakura by the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Honozakura and boat rides on the Shingashi River.

The cherry blossoms in Bujo are at their best. Depending on the weather, I expect they will be enjoyable through the end of this week. Please do visit. Elsewhere across the city, trees are also in full bloom. Bujo Park 793-0035 Fukutake, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture. The red of the torii and the pink of the blossoms create a scene you can only see now. I stopped on my way home from Kanatsu Elementary School. The cherry trees along Arata-zaka formed a beautiful tunnel again this year.

I rode the Matsukawa sightseeing boat in Toyama Prefecture. The weather wasn't great, but when cherry blossom petals floated on the water and the boat slipped under a bridge, the scene looked like a painting. At one moment, a plane took off between two stretches of cherry trees, creating a surreal view that made me snap a photo without thinking. I hope I can take the ride again next year when the weather is nicer.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. These are Homarezakura cherry trees along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Cherry blossom showers were swirling. 🌸

It is precisely because of the cloudy sky that the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms stands out 🌸 the deep green of the willows 🌳 their reflections on the water seem to weave a story…

A spring scene in Reihoku: a photo of the cherry blossoms along the regional agricultural road! They looked to be in full bloom last weekend, but some may still remain. If you pass by, be sure to take a look! 📍 Location: Northern regional agricultural road on Amakusa Shimojima (the Reihoku to Amakusa City area) If you’ve driven this way before or think it’s beautiful, tell us in the comments 🌸

Photographed on April 1, 2014. This is Homare-zakura along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Spring arrives quietly in Toyama… not with noise, but with fresh breath. In the blue hour, when day surrenders to night, the cherry blossom avenue awakens in soft golden light. Lanterns glow gently beneath blooming canopies, and people walk slowly, as if afraid to disturb the moment. Behind it all, the snow-capped Tateyama Range stands in silent majesty — timeless, unmoving, watching spring unfold below. The mountains hold the last light of the evening, their white peaks glowing softly against the deepening sky. In the foreground, the lake refuses stillness. Wind brushes across its surface, rippling reflections of blossoms and lights into fleeting fragments. The air turns colder after sunset, and yet the warmth of spring lingers in every step, every breath, every quiet glance. This photograph captures the delicate balance of spring — warmth and chill, movement and stillness, fleeting beauty and eternal mountains. A moment where nature whispers, and time gently pauses.

The Great Cherry Blossom Buddha at Tsubosaka-dera Temple It was a day of on-and-off rain, but I enjoyed the cherry trees in full bloom. The cherry blossoms looked beautiful lit up at night. At Tsubosaka-dera Temple, there was a temporary observation platform—apparently only for this season—that let visitors enjoy views of the Cherry Blossom Buddha. I’m grateful for it. This year, the parking lot required a full reservation in advance.

This week's cherry blossom viewing guide! Cherry blossom bloom report from April 5th to April 6th🌸 1. Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance At the entrance of Chausuyama Dinosaur Park, about 80 cherry trees line the embankment. During full bloom, you can enjoy a tunnel of cherry blossoms. The varieties include Somei Yoshino and Higan Zakura. Cherry blossoms also bloom within the Chausuyama Mallett Golf Course. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th 【Location】2358 Shinonoi Okada, Nagano City 【Parking】Available 2. Kourinji Temple There is a weeping cherry tree approximately 300 years old, and you can also enjoy Somei Yoshino. Many people are photographing the splendid cherry blossoms and the temple. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th 【Location】2329 Komatsubara, Shinonoi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available 3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle, the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees bloom beautifully in the castle's Edo-period space! 【Cherry Blossom Light Up】April 4th (Saturday) to April 13th (Monday) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th 【Location】44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available City-operated Donomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 disabled spots Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 disabled spots 4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This is a famous battlefield known for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. A cherry blossom viewing spot with about 100 Somei Yoshino trees! 【Cherry Blossom Light Up】After blooming to April 11th (Saturday) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th 【Location】1384-1 Oshimada, Nagano City 【Parking】Available (Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.) 5. Shiroyama Park This is one of Nagano City's top cherry blossom spots located next to Zenkoji, with about 470 Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom. The cherry blossom tunnel during full bloom is very beautiful! 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 5th 【Location】Hakoshimizu, Nagano City 【Parking】Available First parking lot (155 spaces), second parking lot (123 spaces), third parking lot (155 spaces) 100 yen for the first 20 minutes + 100 yen added every 20 minutes *Those using the park or zoo with a Nagano City Childcare Passport can park for free for up to 2 hours 6. Saijo Mountain One of the "100 Sunset Points of Shinshu." It is also known as a cherry blossom spot. During the 4th Kawanakajima battle, the Uesugi army camped at the top of this mountain on the southern bank of the Chikuma River, watching Shingen's movements. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th 【Location】Iwano, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available *Due to the narrow road from the Saijo Mountain Observatory entrance to the observatory, large vehicles cannot pass. *The "Nagano Tourism Net" web page is currently sharing cherry blossom bloom information for Nagano City! 🌸Please make use of this for your cherry blossom viewing!🌸 #Cherry blossom #Cherry blossom viewing #Bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

Azumino Cherry Blossom Update The cherry trees at Ryugamonbuchi Park in Akeina are about 80% in bloom Still, with a forecast for summer-like temperatures today, they might reach full bloom… It’s a pleasant park. Visit with a picnic spirit!!

Twin Arch 138 with the morning glow and a row of cherry trees The hazy morning sun painted the scene in a soft orange light. Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture April 4, 2026

April 6th Spring has arrived in Azumino, and plants are bursting into new growth all at once!! Wasabi flowers, cherry blossoms, and even the ridges… After a long winter, Azumino is at its most radiant right now♪

April 5th Azumino Cherry Blossom Update The Hyakuraku Cherry tree in front of the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum is in full bloom This is an Edo-higan cherry, and its pale pink petals are beautiful!!

April 4th Azumino Cherry Blossom Report The weeping cherry tree at Anyouzan Seigenji Temple, located along the foothill road in Azumino, has begun to bloom Two large weeping cherry trees stand beyond the moss-covered approach This Soto Zen temple is also notable in summer for the lotus flowers beside the temple grounds!!

April 4th Azumino Cherry Blossom Report The weeping cherry tree at Hodakasan Soutokuji Temple near hotaka station in Azumino is in full bloom!! You can also enjoy a zazen meditation experience here♪ For details, check the official site of the Azumino Tourism Association

On April 3, on the second day of a business trip to Toyama, I stopped by Matsukawa, where the cherry trees were in full bloom, just before returning home to Chiba. The setting sun sank into the valley lined with cherry trees covering Matsukawa, blending with the blossoms to create a mysterious gradient. Moved by the fleeting changes in the light, I kept pressing the shutter.

This photo was taken at Kansui Park in Toyama on April 2, when I traveled to Toyama on a business trip. It feels like a scene from somewhere that isn’t quite a photograph.

Meguro River Night cherry blossoms and the Meguro River, lit crimson by lanterns. The cherry trees in full bloom are still vibrant. In a week, the river will take center stage as petals drift like a floating raft of flowers.

Shinobazu-ike Bentendo Temple After the rain, the sky is a striking blue. The cherry trees around Shinobazu Pond are blooming a little later than elsewhere in Tokyo; many blossoms that withstood the wind and rain remain as buds, so they are about 90 percent in bloom. Though the spring breeze shakes the branches, the petals remain strong and vibrant. It’s a scene of spring in full bloom.

Photographed on April 3, 2014. These are the weeping cherry trees at Saiunji Temple.

The cherry blossoms on the Hirasogen Plain in Shirahamacho, Wakayama Prefecture are in full bloom. The full moonlight revealed the blossoms, making them appear to float.

April 3rd The Somei-yoshino cherry trees at Azumino’s scenic spot Jitensha Hiroba have begun to bloom They are still opening here and there It will be delightful to see them in full bloom alongside the pink moss (shibazakura)!

The “Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes,” which began at the end of March, is at about 80% bloom as of April 3. The coming weekend will be the peak, so please come if you have time. Please use the Mihama Town Kitasaigo Community Center Parking and Mihama Town Lake Center Parking. A glittering night at Wakasa Bay’s scenic Mikata Five Lakes—“Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes” debuts! Following last autumn’s well-received “Waves of Light Project in Shoishohama” at Shoishohama Beach, Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture presents a new nighttime light art event that will illuminate Mikata Five Lakes: the “Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes.” Shifting the light art stage from the sea (Shoishohama Beach) to the lakes (Mikata Five Lakes), we will create a dreamlike atmosphere over the night-time lakes. Enjoy the beautiful pairing of shimmering night cherry blossoms and the lakes. Event Overview Event Name Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes Dates and Times Late March to early April (from cherry blossom blooming until the event ends) 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (admission free) Venues In front of Mihama Town Lake Center and Mt. Takeyama Trailhead Hokusaisato Community Center Main Features Cherry blossom light-ups • Cherry trees at the Mt. Takeyama trailhead • Cherry trees at Hokusaisato Community Center Ground-level light decorations • Footlights (on the lawn plaza at Hokusaisato Community Center) • Illuminations (along the lakeside road of Lake Kugushi) Notes Some areas have little lighting. For safety, we recommend bringing a flashlight. Parking is limited, so please be considerate and share spaces. The event may be canceled without notice due to weather or other circumstances. We cannot accept responsibility for accidents, theft, or other incidents in parking areas, on-site, or while viewing the event.