Sakura(Cherry Blossoms)〔桜〕
Cherry blossoms in Japan are beautiful flowers that signal the arrival of spring.
There are many famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Shunan City, which brighten up Shunan's spring.
Recommended Spots
・Amazing cherry blossom tunnel - Green and Cultural Promenade
・See the cherry blossoms illuminated by lanterns at night - Higashigawa green park
・Collaboration of the Yume windmill and cherry blossoms - TOSOH PARK Eigenzan (Eigenzan Park)
・Let's take a walk after warming up in the hot springs - Around Yuno Park
・Weeping cherry tree that is said to be over 300 years old - Danjo Itozakura
・Leisurely stroll along the river - Touzenji River Park
Amazing cherry blossom tunnel - Green and Cultural Promenade
The "green and cultural promenade" that connects Tokuyama Elementary School to the Shunan City Museum of Art.
Yoshino cherry trees lined up on both sides of the road create a "cherry tunnel" when it is in full bloom.
The best time to see it is from late March to early April.
Address:Kodama-cho ⇔ Hanabatake-cho
Access:About 15 minutes from JR Tokuyama Station
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See the cherry blossoms illuminated by lanterns at night - Higashigawa green park
Higashigawa River flows through the city center.
Local organizations have placed lanterns on the cherry blossom trees lined up in Higashigawa Green Park, making it a spot that can be enjoyed day and night.
The Higashigawa Bonbori Festival is held around early April, and many people come to enjoy the cherry blossom trees and lanterns.
Adress:Higashigawa Green Park (Yanagi-machi)
Access:About 15 minutes from JR Tokuyama Station
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Collaboration of the Yume windmill and cherry blossoms - TOSOH PARK Eigenzan (Eigenzan Park)
TOSOH PARK Eigenzan is known as a place for citizens to relax.
You can enjoy many flowers and trees throughout the year in the park, and especially in spring you can enjoy cherry blossoms, tulips, and azaleas.
Please enjoy the symbolic Yume Windmill and cherry blossoms as a set.
Adress:2355-2 Tonda
Access:・About 20 minutes from JR Shin-nanyo Station
・About 15 minutes from Sanyo Expressway / Tokuyama-Nishi IC
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Let's take a walk after warming up in the hot springs - Around Yuno Park
Yuno Onsen is a hot spring representative of Shunan.
Sun Sun Road, a promenade along the Yaji River that flows through the Yuno district, and Yuno Park, located in the center of Yuno Onsen, are famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
After taking the hot spring, take a stroll through the cherry blossoms while listening to the murmuring of the river. It's sure to be soothing!
Address: Yuno
Access:・About 40 minutes from JR Tokuyama Station to Bocho Bus bound for Yuno Onsen or Yunoki Gouchi, get off at "Yuno Onsen"
・About 5 minutes from Sanyo Expressway / Tokuyama Nishi IC
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Weeping cherry tree that is said to be over 300 years old - Danjo Itozakura
A weeping cherry tree, Danjoitozakura, stands on Seiryu Street.
This cherry tree, one of the most unique in Yamaguchi prefecture, is estimated to be around 300 years old.
It was given this name because it is located on the ruins of the earthworks of Era Danjo, a senior vassal of Sengoku warlord Sue Harukata.
Address:Kanokami
Access:・About 3 minute from Chugoku Expressway / Kano IC
・About 60 minute From JR Tokuyama Station, get off at "Kano" bound for Bocho Bus Core Plaza Kano
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Leisurely stroll along the river - Touzenji River Park
There are sidewalks and benches along the Touzenji River, which flows along Mitsuo Hot Spring in the Kumage area, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at a leisurely pace.
Enjoy it together with the hot springs.
Address:Komatsubara
Access:・About 5 minute from Sanyo Expressway / Kumage IC
・About 50 minute from JR Tokuyama Station, get off at "Mitsuo Onsen" bound for Bocho Bus Kiyokane
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Cherry Blossom MAP in Shunan City
There are many other cherry blossom spots in Shunan City!
Please enjoy, which only exists for a short time in a year, at your favorite spot.