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.


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