[Image1]The “Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes,” which began at the end of March, is at about 80% b

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.

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