1 Betsubo Park (Kushiro Town) is said to be Japan's lateest cherry blossom viewing spot.

This park is loved by many people as a famous spot for the latest cherry blossoms in Japan. The cherry blossom festival held every May allows visitors to fully enjoy cherry blossom viewing while enjoying local entertainment and other events. The park is also a perfect place for families to spend a holiday, as it is equipped with a water playground, barbecue, park golf, an administration building with a store, a cooking building, and flush toilets.

2 Camping surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom "Ondobetsu-cho Ikoi no Mori Campsite & Fureai no Mori (Kushiro City)

This campground is surrounded by a forest that is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. It is equipped with bungalows and a barbecue area that can accommodate up to about 60 people. Nearby is a mountain stream where you can fish and play in the water, making it an enjoyable outdoor experience as well as a great place to view cherry blossoms. The adjacent "Fureai-no-mori" forest is a scenic spot selected as one of the "Eight New Views of Otobetsu," and the autumn foliage is also magnificent.

3 Kokutaiji Temple (Atsugishi-cho): Cherry trees over 180 years old that have carved a history together with the temple

Kunitaiji, the oldest temple in East Hokkaido, is nestled in Cape Barasan. The precincts of Kokutaiji are one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido, and one of the most beautiful cherry trees is an old cherry tree with dark-colored blossoms. The tree is over 180 years old, and its Japanese name is Oyama-zakura, meaning "mountain cherry tree." It is about 10 meters tall, with a trunk circumference of about 3 meters, and long branches extending out in all directions.

4 "Nenohi Park (Atsugishi-cho)" overlooking Ezo-yamazakura and Atsugishi-Bay

Over a thousand Ezo Yamazakura (Oyama cherry) trees, which are the town's trees, are planted in this park overlooking Lake Atsugishi, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. In addition to Ezo-yamazakura and Yae-zakura cherry trees, visitors can also see Fugenzou cherry trees, which are rare in Hokkaido. Events such as the "Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival" in spring and the "Oyster Festival" in autumn are also held here.

5 Observe cherry blossoms and wildlife in a park on a small hill "Suzuran Park (Otogi Town)

Located on a small hill near the Tokachi-ohashi Bridge, Suzuran Park is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring, and in early June, visitors can see lily of the valley in lovely and pretty blooms. The park is surrounded by nature and is home to wild birds and Ezo squirrels.

6 "Kiyomigaoka Park (Ikeda Town)," a relaxing plaza where a tunnel of cherry blossoms welcomes visitors.

In spring, about 600 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees create a tunnel of flowers in Kiyomigaoka Park. The park golf course located in the 14-hectare park can be played for free, and the barbecue house "Seisho-tei" is a place for the town's residents to relax.

7 Active cherry blossom viewing in a park complete with sports facilities "Midorigaoka Park (Obihiro City)

One of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Obihiro City, this park is beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Other attractions include Ezo squirrels, wild birds, and a rich variety of wild plants and animals such as fuchu-jyu (fuchu-jyu) and oubayuri (Japanese day lilies). There is also a "wildflower garden" where visitors can observe about 380 species of plants native to Tokachi, and an 8-hectare lawn "Green Park" where visitors can enjoy a sense of openness that they cannot experience in the city.

8 Shimizu Park (Observation Park Golf Course) (Shimizu Town), a superb cherry blossom viewing spot overlooking the Tokachi Plain

Located on a hill overlooking Shimizu City, Shimizu Park offers wonderful seasonal views of beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful autumn leaves in fall, and white snow in winter. There is also a park golf course with a spectacular view of the Tokachi Plain, and many people gather here to experience various outdoor activities.