Cherry Blossom Blooming Report as of April 10th 🌸 Here’s some information for your weekend hanami (flower viewing) plans!✨ 1. Shiroyama Park Located next to Zenkoji, this is the most famous cherry blossom spot in Nagano City, boasting about 470 cherry trees in full bloom. The cherry blossom tunnel during peak bloom is absolutely beautiful! 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom (slightly falling petals) *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Hakosemizuka 【Parking】Available 1st Parking Lot (155 cars), 2nd Parking Lot (123 cars), 3rd Parking Lot (155 cars) 100 yen for the first 20 minutes, plus 100 yen for every additional 20 minutes *Free for up to 2 hours with a Nagano City Childcare Passport when using the park or zoo 2. Matsushiro Castle Ruins The former residence of the Sanada clan, Matsushiro Castle features about 100 cherry trees that beautifully bloom in the castle's Edo period space! 【Cherry Blossom Light-Up】April 4th (Sat) to April 13th (Mon) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Matsudaimachi, Matsushiro 44 【Parking】Available City-run Tonomachi Tourist Parking Lot: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 for disabled Matsushiro Castle North Parking Lot (5-minute walk from the north side of Matsushiro Castle): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 for disabled 3. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park Famous for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. A great spot to enjoy about 100 cherry trees! 【Cherry Blossom Light-Up】After blooming until April 11th (Sat) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Kojimada 1384-1 【Parking】Available (Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.) 4. Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance About 80 cherry trees line the embankment at the entrance of Chausuyama Dinosaur Park. During peak bloom, you can enjoy a cherry blossom tunnel. The varieties include Somei Yoshino and Higan Sakura. Additionally, cherry trees bloom within the Chausuyama Mallett Golf Course. 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Shinonoi Okada 2358 【Parking】Available 5. Kourinji Temple Home to a 300-year-old weeping cherry tree, along with other Somei Yoshino trees. Many people come to photograph the magnificent cherry blossoms and the temple. 【Bloom Status】Somei Yoshino Full Bloom, Weeping Cherry Dropping Petals *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Shinonoi Komatsubara 2329 【Parking】Available 6. Unjouden Around 650 cherry trees bloom along the sakura slope leading to Unjouden from behind Zenkoji and on the observation road. Being on a high ground, it offers a panoramic view of the city. 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano City, Hakosemizuka 3-chome 1775 【Parking】Available 7. Sakura Embankment (Aakusu) About 60 Somei Yoshino trees line the Saikawa river near Aakusu. 【Bloom Status】Beginning to Fall *Captured on April 10th 【Location】Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Aakusu 1-32 (Aakusu Address) *The "Nagano Tourism Net" web page is currently providing information on cherry blossom blooming in Nagano City! 🌸 Please use it as a reference for your hanami plans! 🌸 #Cherry Blossom #Hanami #Blooming #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism