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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.