Cherry Blossom Spots
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Aomori
Tourist Attractions
Hirosaki Castle
4.04 5The only original castle tower in the Tohoku Region preserved to this day.
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Spring Tohoku Trip for Cherry Blossoms: 18 Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is known for its stunning natural scenery throughout the seasons. It’s also home to many famous cherry blossom spots, with each prefecture and location offering a different look and feel. Here, we’ve handpicked three of the most popular sakura spots in each prefecture, for a total of 18. If you’re traveling in Tohoku in spring, why not plan a trip built around cherry blossom viewing?
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Soak Up Stunning Views Shaped by History and Nature: A Travel Guide to Hirosaki Park
Home to Hirosaki Castle and famous as a top cherry blossom spot, Hirosaki Park is one of Aomori Prefecture’s must-visit attractions. Here, historic buildings blend beautifully with nature through every season, creating scenery you can only find in Japan. Spring, when the cherry blossoms are at their best, is the most spectacular time to visit-but you can also enjoy breathtaking views in fall and winter. In this article, we’ll cover the classic highlights of Hirosaki Park, plus some lesser-known sights and hidden charms.
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A Hirosaki Castle Travel Guide: History and Cherry Blossoms
Hirosaki Castle is famous for its Edo-period keep that still stands today, along with stunning cherry blossoms. Beyond the keep, many Edo-era structures such as gates and turrets remain, and the castle grounds still preserve the feel of that time. There are plenty of highlights you could miss if you don’t know what to look for, so be sure to read up before you visit. With this guide, you’ll learn both the must-sees and the history-essential reading if you want to fully enjoy Hirosaki Castle.
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In Awe of Sheer Nature: Top 18 Autumn Foliage Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is a destination replete with unbeatable nature and remarkable spots to catch vibrant leaves in autumn. Across the region you’ll find an array of foliage spots so vast it may be hard to pick, with anything from mountains blanketed in autumn colors, beautifully tinted valleys and mountain roads perfect for a drive amidst the autumn scenery, to lakeshores adorned in seasonal hues and more.
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Hakodate and Matsumae
Observatories
Goryokaku Tower
4.03 3A landmark of Hakodate with a view of the Goryokaku Ruins, a special historic site, below.
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Enjoy Hakodate’s History and Nature! A Travel Guide to Goryokaku Park
Goryokaku Park is famous for its distinctive star-shaped pentagonal design. Many people know the name but aren’t sure what there is to see. This guide covers everything you need to know to enjoy Goryokaku Park-from its history to access and top highlights.
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Enjoy Hakodate’s Stunning Views and History! Goryokaku Tower Travel Guide
Alongside the famous cherry blossom spot Goryokaku Park, Goryokaku Tower is one of Hakodate’s top attractions. Did you know you can’t fully enjoy Goryokaku Park or Goryokaku Tower by visiting just one? In this article, we’ll cover the highlights of Goryokaku Tower, plus the charm and must-sees of Goryokaku Park.
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Saitama
Parks & Gardens
Morita Iron Works Gongendo Cherry Embankment (Gongendo Park)
4.03 3Enjoy Beautiful Scenes Full of Flowers Through Every Season at This Park.
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【Saitama・Satte City】 Day trip at Gongendo Park to see 1,000 cherry trees and rape flowers.
It takes about 50 minute from Tokyo・Asakusa by Tobu Skytree Line. It has been 3 years where I always wanted to go, and finally I have this opportunity to visit in a weekday.
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A day return trip to view beautiful “Annabelle hydrangeas” at Gongendo Park·Satte city of Saitama Prefecture.
From Tokyo · Asakusa Station and take Tobu Skytree Line about 50 minutes will lead you to “Gongendo Park” at Satte city of Saitama Prefecture, where is famous for it's seasonal flowers.
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