1 Beppo Park (Kushiro Town), a famous cherry blossom spot said to be the latest in Japan

This park is loved by many as the latest cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. At the Cherry Blossom Festival held every May, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while watching local performing arts and other events. You can also enjoy water play, barbecues, and park golf. There is a management building with a shop, a cooking building, and flush toilets, so it is perfect for a family holiday.

2 Camping surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom at "Otobetsu Town Ikoi no Mori Campsite & Fureai no Mori (Kushiro City)"

A campsite surrounded by a forest that is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. It is equipped with bungalows and a barbecue corner that can accommodate up to 60 people. There is a mountain stream nearby where you can fish and splash around in the water, so you can enjoy outdoor activities in addition to cherry blossom viewing. The adjacent "Fureai no Mori" is a scenic spot that has been selected as one of the Otobetsu New Eight Views, and the autumn leaves are also spectacular.

3 Kokutaiji Temple (Akkeshi Town): A cherry tree over 180 years old that has a history along with the temple

Kokutai-ji Temple, the oldest temple in eastern Hokkaido, was built as if it were embraced by Cape Barasan. The grounds of Kokutai-ji Temple are one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Hokkaido, and among them, the old cherry tree with the most intensely colored flowers is the one that blooms. The tree is over 180 years old, and its Japanese name is Ooyamazakura. It is about 10m tall, has a trunk circumference of about 3m, and has long branches that spread out in all directions.

4 Nenohi Park (Akkeshi Town) overlooks numerous Ezoyamazakura cherry trees and Akkeshi Bay.

This park overlooking Lake Akkeshi has over a thousand Siberian cherry trees (Ooyamazakura), the town's tree, planted here, making it a famous cherry blossom spot. In addition to Siberian cherry trees and Yaezakura trees, you can also see the rare Fugenzo cherry tree, which is 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 Suzuran Park (Otofuke Town): A park on a hill where you can observe cherry blossoms and wildlife

Kosuzuran Park, located on a small hill near the Tokachi Ohashi Bridge, is a popular spot for cherry blossoms in spring. In early June, you can also see the pretty and delicate lily of the valley flowers. The park is surrounded by nature and is home to wild birds and Hokkaido squirrels.

6 Kiyomigaoka Park (Ikeda Town): A relaxing space greeted by a tunnel of cherry blossoms

In spring, about 600 Siberian cherry trees create a tunnel of flowers at Kiyomigaoka Park. The park golf course located within the 14-hectare park is free to play on, and the barbecue house "Seishotei" is a place for local residents to relax.

7 Enjoy active cherry blossom viewing at Midorigaoka Park (Obihiro City) with a variety of sports facilities

This park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Obihiro City, and is beautiful with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall. You can also see a rich variety of wildlife, including Hokkaido squirrels, wild birds, and ambrosia and giant lilies. There is also a Wildflower Garden where you can observe about 380 species of plants native to Tokachi, and an 8-hectare lawn area called Green Park, where you can enjoy a sense of openness that you can't experience in the city.

8 "Shimizu Park (Observation Park Golf Course)" (Shimizu Town) is a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot with a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain

Shimizu Park, located on a hill overlooking Shimizu city, offers beautiful seasonal scenery, including beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful autumn leaves, and white snow in winter. There is also a park golf course with a spectacular view of the Tokachi Plain, and the park is bustling with people who come to experience a variety of outdoor activities.