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The 10 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Noboribetsu, Toyako suburbs and the central Hokkaido area for 2024! Enjoy Hanami with Spectacular View
The cherry blossom viewing spots in the Noboribetsu/Toya Lake suburbs and the central Hokkaido area offer not only the cherry blossoms but also the surrounding scenery, such as tunnels made by cherry trees along long roads and a panoramic view from a hill. In this article, we will introduce 10 cherry blossom viewing spots in Noboribetsu, Toyako suburbs and the central Hokkaido area that are perfect for cherry blossom viewing in the coming season.
Forecast of Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Central Hokkaido Area in 2024
Estimated bloom date: around 4/24 Estimated full bloom date: around 4/29 (as of 4/17)
(For the latest blooming forecast, please refer to the article below)
( 1) "Nijuma Road Cherry Blossom Lined Trees (Shin-Hidaka Town)," the longest straight line of cherry trees in Japan, stretching 7 km
(2 ) "Yushun Sakura Road (Urakawa Town)," where the cherry blossom tunnels are lit up with attractive lights
Noboribetsu Sakura Namiki (Noboribetsu City), where you can relax and enjoy hot springs and cherry blossom viewing
Noboribetsu City Folk Museum and Noboribetsu City Culture and Folklore Museum (Noboribetsu City), where you can see rare light green petals
5 . the Silo Observatory (Toyako Town), where you can enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Toya and the mountains and the cherry blossoms
Shiribetsu River Orchid Park (Rangetsu Town): Cherry blossoms and a stroll along the banks of the clearest river in Japan
7 . "Usu Zenkoji Temple (Date City)," where you can feel the strength of cherry blossoms that have grown by breaking huge stones
8 . a rare cherry tree that supports each other like a married couple "Banno Sakura Park, Couple Cherry Blossoms" (Erimo Town )
9 . cherry blossoms blooming at the site of a camp surrounded by greenery "Mororan camp site, the site of a camp of the Southern Domain of the East Ezo Province (Muroran City)
10 . a hole-in-the-wall place for cherry blossom viewing where you can also enjoy the outdoors "Samani Dam Campsite (Samani Town)
1 "Nijuma Road Cherry Tree Lined with Cherry Trees" (Shinhidaka Town), the longest cherry tree-lined road in Japan, stretching 7 km in a straight line.
More than 2,000 cherry trees bloom along a 7-kilometer straight stretch of Nijumadori Cherry Blossom Lane, the largest in Japan. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Roads in Japan," "100 Best Cherry Blossom Sites," and "Hokkaido Heritage," and is well known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The beauty of the cherry blossoms blooming amidst the greenery of the surrounding pastureland is breathtaking.
Location: Shizunai Tahara, Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka County
For details and a map of the "Nijumadori Cherry Blossom Lane," click here.
2 Yushun Sakura Road (Urakawa Town), where the cherry blossom tunnels are attractively illuminated
More than 1,000 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees line both sides of the road for about 3 km from the entrance of Yushun-no-sato Park. The tunnel of blooming cherry trees is a feast for the eyes of visitors. During the "Urakawa Cherry Blossom Festival," held every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best, the fantastic night view of the cherry blossoms lit up is a must-see.
Location: 141-11 Nishiya, Urakawa-cho, Urakawa-gun
For details and a map of the Yushun Sakura Road, click here.
3 Noboribetsu Sakura Namiki (Noboribetsu City), where you can relax and fill your heart with hot springs and flower viewing
The 8-km road from JR Noboribetsu Station toward Noboribetsu Onsen is covered with a tunnel of flowers in early May. Approximately 2,000 Ezo-Yamazakura cherry trees, planted with great care by local people, are in full bloom, gently welcoming visitors to Noboribetsu Onsen and Karurusu Onsen.
Location: Nakatoboribetsu-cho, Noboribetsu City
Click here for details and map information of "Noboribetsu Cherry Blossom Lined Trees
4 Rare light green petals can be seen at Noboribetsu City Folklore Museum and Noboribetsu City Cultural Heritage Museum (Noboribetsu City)
At Noboribetsu City History Museum, 46 cherry trees of six varieties bloom over a period of about one month, and the rare Gyoikou cherry tree with light green petals is especially popular. The exterior of the museum is modeled after Shiroishi Castle, where the Katakura family of the Sendai domain resided, and the surrounding cherry blossoms and autumn leaves combine to create an enjoyable view that changes with the seasons!
Hours: April-October 10:00-17:00 / November-March 10:00-16:00
Fees: Adults 190 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 60 yen
Location: 6-27 Katakura-cho, Noboribetsu City
Click here for details and map information of Noboribetsu City Folklore Museum and Noboribetsu City Cultural Heritage Museum.
5 "Silo Observatory (Toyako Town)" to enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Toya and mountains and cherry blossoms
Silo Observatory is located on the western shore of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, at the edge of the land surrounding the lake. It is a sightseeing spot with a panoramic view of Lake Toya, Nakajima, Usuyama, Showa Shinzan, and other mountains. The contrast between the view of the blue Lake Toya and the large panorama of islands and the cherry and plum blossoms is as spectacular as a painting.
Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
Location: 3-5 Naruka, Toyako Town, Abuta-gun
For details and map information of "Silo Observatory", click here.
6 Cherry blossoms and a stroll along the banks of the clearest river in Japan, "Shiribetsu River Run Run Park (Rancho Rangetsu )
Located on the banks of the Shiribetsu River, Shiribetsu River Orchid Run Run Park offers a vast green space and flowerbeds to enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the park is decorated with rows of cherry trees in full bloom. There are benches and well-maintained walking paths in the park, and it is great to take a stroll along the riverbanks while enjoying the beautiful river and cherry blossoms, which are so beautiful that they have been awarded the title of "the clearest river in Japan.
Location: 241-1, Rangetsu-cho, Rangetsu Town
Click here for details and map information of "Shiribetsu River Ranran Park".
7 Usu Zenkoji Temple (Date City), a powerful cherry tree that has grown by splitting huge stones
There are several giant cherry trees over 200 years old in the precincts of Usu Zenkoji Temple, among which the Ishiwari Cherry Blossom, which grew by breaking a giant stone, is the most famous. Many giant weeping cherry trees and yae-zakura trees are also planted here. In addition to cherry trees, a variety of trees, plants, and flowers that add color to the four seasons, such as hydrangeas and ginkgo, are planted here, and the temple is called "Date City's famous flower spot.
Hours: Zenkoji Treasure Museum 9:00-17:00
Admission: Treasure House Adults 500 yen / High school students and younger 400 yen (reservation required)
Location: 124 Usu-cho, Date-shi
For details and map information of Usu Zenkoji Temple, click here.
8 A rare cherry blossom tree that supports each other like a married couple: "Married Couple Cherry Blossoms at Shouno Sakura Park (Erimo Town)
The park is widely known as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot where you can see both the cherry blossoms and the fishing port in the park. 300-year-old Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees, called "Meoto" cherry trees, are said to have grown into one large tree by supporting each other. It blooms beautifully every year.
Location: 550, Aza Jouno, Erimo-cho, Horosen-gun
Click here for details and map information of "Moto-zakura Park" Click here for details of "Meoto-zakura" (married couple cherry blossoms )
9 Cherry blossoms blooming at the ruins of a camp surrounded by greenery "Mororan Camp Ruins of the Southern Domain of the East Ezo Clan (Muroran City)
This is the only nationally designated historical site in the city and one of the representative late modern camp sites in Hokkaido. The site, where the Nanbu Domain warriors looked out to sea at the end of the Edo period to guard the east end of Eruption Bay, was designated as a historic site in 1934 and has been preserved for a long time. Today, the site is surrounded by greenery and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.
Location: 2-5-1-6 Jinya-cho, Muroran City
Click here for details and map information of "Mororan Jinya-tei, the site of the Southern Domain of the Eastern Ezo Clan".
10 "Samani Dam Campsite (Samani Town)," a hole in the ground for cherry blossom viewing where you can also enjoy the outdoors
The cherry blossoms at the Samani Dam are at their best from early to mid-May. It is the lateest cherry blossom viewing season in Japan, and is a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot for those in the know. In summer, it is a popular outdoor spot for camping and river fishing.
Location: Shintomi, Samani-cho
Click here for details and map information of "Samani Dam Campsite.
When viewing cherry blossoms, please follow the rules set forth by each facility and region to ensure that everyone can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a pleasant atmosphere!
The estimated dates of bloom and full bloom are current as of the publication of this article. Please check the latest information before visiting the area.