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Apr. 4, 2025
[Image1]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image2]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image3]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image4]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image5]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image6]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image7]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s
[Image8]Cherry Blossoms in FlightA week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom s

Cherry Blossoms in Flight

A week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom still continues in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
The petals' centers have begun to turn red, so the blossoms will start falling soon.

At Kikuchi Park in Kumuchi, Kikuchi County, roughly 3,000 cherry trees, including Somei-yoshino and yamazakura, are in full bloom.
This year, many visitors, including those from overseas, are enjoying hanami.

The Kangetsuro Observation Deck inside the park offers a superb view of Kikuchi Park's cherry blossoms and the city of Kikuchi.

A promenade runs through the park, forming a tunnel of cherry trees.
Even as the petals begin to fall, you can stroll through drifting blossoms.

The park also has a “Love Bench,” where you can relax while viewing the cherry trees.
A row of cherry trees lines the approach to Kikuchi Shrine, and walking under the canopy offers a beautiful contrast of blossoms against the blue sky.

Every year the cherry trees bloom from mid-March through early April.
The stage when petals start to fall also makes for wonderful photos and videos, so please come and visit.

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Apr. 12, 2025
The mountain climbing season has arrived. Kuranodake, located in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers trails for beginners through advanced hikers. It is a mountain that even small children can enjoy. From the summit you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama, and a big appeal is that you can easily challenge yourself starting from the 9th station. The elevation is 1,118 m. It was selected as one of the Top 100 Walking Trails in Japan. It sits at the western end of the Aso outer rim, and the name comes from its saddle-like shape. Following the northeast ridge of Kuranodake leads to peaks such as Mount Tsumushi (1,064 m), and some hikers aim for them from Kuranodake’s summit. The mountain hosts many alpine plants and bird species. There are several routes up Kuranodake; for intermediate and advanced hikers there are the Forest Course and the Panorama Course. Beginners can drive up to the 9th station and start from the East Trailhead Course. With routes of varying difficulty, many families hike together. From the summit you can see the Kuju Mountain Range, the Five Peaks of Aso, Mt. Kimpō, and Unzen. Many people bring a packed lunch or coffee to enjoy on the hike. Before hiking, pick up maps and information at Shiki no Sato in Asahishi-Fumoto, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, located at the trail entrance, and why not give it a try?
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Mar. 26, 2025
As of March 26, the cherry blossoms at Kikuchi Park are about 40% in bloom, and pale pink flowers have begun to color the whole park. The softly spreading cherry blossoms lift the spirits. Why not enjoy a spring moment as the trees grow more beautiful each day toward full bloom? Relaxed hanami awaits in the peaceful atmosphere of Kikuchi Park. At Kikuchi Park, the cherry trees are illuminated by paper lanterns from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM during the period from Sunday, March 16 through Saturday, April 5, letting visitors enjoy the night blossoms. On Sunday, March 30, the Kikuchi Sakura Marche will take place, with about 45 stalls expected to gather. For details, see https://x.gd/KbzJC

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