Tsubosaka-dera Temple's Sakura Daibutsu April 4, 2026 It was rainy, so there were reflections. This time, parking at Tsubosaka-dera was completely reservation-based, eliminating traffic, and we were able to smoothly reach the parking lot at the reserved time.

[Late April] The sacred tree of Kanazakura Shrine, “Kanazakura,” is in full bloom 🌼 An announcement from Shosenkyo’s local mascot, Shosencat 🐱 Kanazakura Shrine is a deeply mystical shrine often called a power spot. The shrine’s sacred tree, Kanazakura, has long been famous in folk songs as the “money-bearing tree, Kanazakura” 😳 People say that if you worship the cherry blossoms at this season and receive a crystal charm, you will be blessed with good fortune for life ♪ Wanting money? You should definitely come, okay? Come to Shosenkyo for a spring or Golden Week outing! We’ll be waiting!

Photographed today, Wednesday, April 8: the wisteria at san remo park. There are white and purple wisteria trellises; the white is in full bloom while the purple has just begun to open. The azaleas are also coloring up, so please take a look if you are nearby. san remo park Address / Wadahaminamicho (next to Atami Port)

Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8. 1. Pilgrimage Cherry of Shobu (Shobu) An estimated 700-year-old Edo-higan cherry tree. This impressive giant reaches about 18.2 m in height and is well worth seeing! Its name is said to come from its location along an old road connecting Koichi’s ferry crossing to the Togakushi area. Bloom status: Half bloom ( photographed April 7 ) Location: 3991 Kobu, Shobu, Nagano City 2. Korinji Temple A weeping cherry about 300 years old stands here, along with some Somei-yoshino cherry trees. Many visitors photograph the splendid tree and the temple. Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: 2329 ShinonoiKomatsubara, Nagano City Parking: Available 3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle, once home to the Sanada clan, features around 100 cherry trees that beautifully enhance the late-Edo castle grounds. Cherry light-up: April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon), 18:00–21:00 Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: 44 Matsushiro, Matsudaimachi, Nagano City Parking: Available Municipal Tonnocho Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 cars, 2 accessible spaces Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 cars, 2 accessible spaces 4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This is the famous battlefield where Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin clashed. About 100 Somei-yoshino cherry trees make this a great spot for hanami. Cherry light-up: After bloom until April 11 (Sat), 18:00–21:00 Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City Parking: Available (Park parking is expected to be crowded. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.) 5. Shiroyama Park Located east of Zenkoji Temple, this premier cherry-viewing spot in Nagano City features about 470 Somei-yoshino trees. The cherry tunnel at full bloom is stunning. Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: Hakoshimizu, Nagano City Parking: Available Parking 1: 155 spaces, Parking 2: 123 spaces, Parking 3: 155 spaces Parking fee: 100 yen up to 20 minutes, then 100 yen added every 20 minutes With a Nagano City childcare passport, park and zoo users get up to 2 hours free 6. Sakura Dote (Arcs) Along the Saikawa near Arcs, about 60 Somei-yoshino cherry trees line the riverbank. Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: Arcs 1-32, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (Arcs address) 7. Unjoden Hall Around the cherry slope and scenic roads that lead from behind Zenkoji Temple to Unjoden Hall, about 650 cherry trees bloom in profusion. Perched on a hill, the site offers panoramic views of the city. Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 ) Location: 1775 Hakoshimizu 3-chome, Nagano City Parking: Available Visit the Nagano Tourism net web page for ongoing cherry blossom updates in Nagano City! Use it as a reference for your hanami plans. #cherry blossoms #hanami #bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

Introduction of Supporting Companies – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and prizes were presented to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of businesses in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported the contest. (In no particular order) This time we introduce Soba Dokoro Fukuzumi‼︎📝Teshikaga Navi carries a wide range of information, so please take a look✨Thank you very much to Soba Dokoro Fukuzumi for supporting this event🙇❣️ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and for Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

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

The large parking lot at Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino There was a puddle, so I looked in… and the Northern Alps were perfectly reflected!!

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!!

Why not enjoy spring in Oozora-cho again this year?😊 This year’s Shibazakura Festival is scheduled from Sunday, May 3 to Sunday, May 31. Events will be held every Sunday, so be sure to check them out! The scenery turns pink as far as the eye can see—come and see it for yourself! For details on blooming conditions and more, please check Shibazakura Park’s website and social media.🌸

Kijozetsukyo Gorge in Tanabe City is known locally as a famous spot for cherry blossoms. In the rain, I drove along the gorge hoping to photograph the lingering cherry blossoms entwined with rising mist. I shot in the rain, and I believe I encountered the scenery I had hoped for.

Event Announcement 📣 On Sunday, April 26th we will hold a one-day special cycling event across Horoka Pass, which links Lake Shikaribetsu and Lake Nukabira 😊 There are two starting points—Lake Shikaribetsu side and NukabiraGensenkyo side—so you can choose according to your level 🚴‍♀️ 1) From Lake Shikaribetsu (for beginner to intermediate riders) 14 km to the summit, 200 m elevation gain, and a gentle climb. Enjoy the relaxed beauty of the national park 🎵 2) From NukabiraGensenkyo (for those who like climbing) 8 km to the summit, 500 m elevation gain, with a series of steep slopes. The sense of accomplishment is unbeatable 🎶 Ride through the early-spring Taisetsuzan on your bike‼ We sincerely look forward to your entry 🤗 For registration and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. 📍Horoka Pass is part of the National Cycle Route Tokapuchi 400 🚵🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️ http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-144.html...

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.

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…

Minami Shinshu weekend outing info 🚗💨 The katakuri (dogtooth violet) at Katakuri no Sato in Oosegi, Iida City, is in full bloom! A pale purple carpet stretches as far as the eye can see — a once-in-a-season spectacle. It’s perfect for photos 📸✨️ Plus! On Sunday, April 12, the Katakuri Festival will take place. Come enjoy a spring stroll with family and friends. ⁡ 📸: Friday, April 3, 2026 📍 Katakuri no Sato (2609-27 Oosegi, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture) Best time to visit: Now in peak bloom! Event: Katakuri Festival on Sunday, April 12 ※ Sakura-sama Cherry Blossom Festival held at the same time! ※ Check Minami Shinshu Navi for details 👀

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 🌸

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.

Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸 ① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance About 80 cherry trees line the embankment at the Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance. At full bloom they form a lovely cherry tunnel. Varieties include Somei-Yoshino and Higan-zakura. Cherry trees also bloom within the Chausuyama Mallet Golf Course. [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6 [Location] 2358 Shinonoi Okada, Nagano City [Parking] Available ② Kourinji Temple A weeping cherry about 300 years old stands here, along with Somei-Yoshino trees. Many visitors photograph the magnificent tree and the temple. [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6 [Location] Shinonoi Komatsubara 2329, Nagano City [Parking] Available ③ Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle was the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees stand out beautifully against the late-Edo castle grounds. [Cherry light-up] April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon) 18:00–21:00 [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6 [Location] 44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City [Parking] Available Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 standard cars, 2 accessible spaces Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 standard cars, 2 accessible spaces ④ Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This battlefield is famous for the clashes between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. About 100 Somei-Yoshino trees create a popular hanami spot. [Cherry light-up] From bloom until April 11 (Sat) 18:00–21:00 [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6 [Location] 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City [Parking] Available (Park parking may be crowded. Please avoid parking without permission at nearby facilities.) ⑤ Shiroyama Park Adjacent to the east of Zenkoji Temple, this is Nagano City's premier cherry spot with about 470 Somei-Yoshino trees in full display. The cherry tunnel at peak bloom is especially beautiful. [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 5 [Location] Hakoshimizu, Nagano City [Parking] Available Parking 1: 155 spaces, Parking 2: 123 spaces, Parking 3: 155 spaces 100 yen for up to 20 minutes, then 100 yen added every 20 minutes ※Visitors using the park or zoo who present a Nagano City Childcare Passport get up to 2 hours free ⑥ Saijo Mountain One of Shinshu’s top 100 sunset points and also known as a cherry-viewing spot. During the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima, the Uesugi army camped on this mountain’s summit on the Chikuma River’s south bank to watch Shingen’s movements. [Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6 [Location] MatsushiromachiIwano, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City [Parking] Available ※The road from the Saijo Mountain observation deck entrance to the deck is narrow and not passable for large vehicles. ※The Nagano Tourism Net website posts cherry blossom updates for Nagano City! 🌸Please use this as a reference for your hanami🌸 #cherry blossoms #hanami #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!!

April 6th Azumino cleared to a brilliant blue today Forecasts say the temperature will rise to 25°C by midday It looks like an unseasonal summer day… MtJonen in the Northern Alps is watching over us!!

Introducing Our Sponsors – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winners of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each recipient. This Teshikaga photo contest is held with the cooperation of businesses based in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported us. (In no particular order) This time, we introduce Kussharo Prince Hotel‼︎📝 Teshikaga Navi offers a wide range of information, so please take a look✨ Thank you very much to Kussharo Prince Hotel for supporting this event🙇❣️ We look forward to your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/k_princehotel/...

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 5th Azumino’s tourism hub, in front of Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line The willow tree that starred in the so‑called "symbol tour" is budding, and the daffodils are in full bloom When you visit, stop by briefly and then pop into the Tourist Information Center!!

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

The nanisaki (Naniwazu) flowers have begun blooming on the shores of Utonai-ko (Lake Utonai). Even though the snow has melted, the northern landscape still lacks much green, and the yellow blooms brighten it cheerfully. (Image provided by Lake Utonai Wildlife Center)

Sumida Park A row of cherry trees at dusk caught my eye, and I stopped at a particularly dark patch among them. Looking more closely, countless pigeons perched on a black tree of twisted branches, with no flowers or leaves. At first glance, it was a little bit like a horror scene. Beneath my feet, fresh green shoots; above, a canopy of pink cherry blossoms; in the distance, the Skytree gleaming in the sunset—and so many pigeons. Although the composition should have felt lively, the image took on an eerie quality, producing a strangely contrasting shot.