1. "Higashi-mokoto Shibazakura Park (Oozora Town)," a pink carpet spreading under the sky

One of the best places in Hokkaido to view shiba-zakura cherry trees. Every year from mid-May to early June, pretty pink blossoms in full bloom brightly cover an area of about 10 hectares of hills. The clear blue sky and the magnificent scenery, which looks like a carpet of pink, are impressive. The park also has go-carts, a log playground, a fishing pond with rainbow trout, and a campground with bungalows, making it a family-friendly spot.

2 Shiba-zakura Takigami Park (Takigami Town), where the sweet scent of the shiba-zakura lures you into a dreamy world

At Shiba-zakura Takigami Park, from early May to early June, the entire area is in full bloom. What started as a seedling as small as a box of mandarin oranges has now grown into a 100,000-square-meter colony, the largest of its kind in Japan. The small, pretty pink flowers envelop the town with their sweet fragrance, inviting travelers to a world of dreams and fantasies along with the valley that runs along the foothills of the hills.

3 "Taiyo no Oka Engaru Park (Engaru Town)" is an urban park with colorful flowers and lawn cherry blossoms.

This is a vast 65-hectare urban park filled with colorful flowers, making use of the entire area from the top of one hill to its foot. From spring to early summer, Ezo-yamazakura (cherry blossoms) in the International Friendship Forest, pale light red grass cherry blossoms, and azaleas are in full bloom, and a variety of flowers can be enjoyed until autumn. From the Miharashi Farm in the park, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view as far as the Sea of Okhotsk on a clear day.

4 Yakushiyama and Hagiyama (Kikonai Town): Panoramic view surrounded by lawn cherry blossoms

Yakushiyama is a small mountain about 80 meters above sea level, with Kikonai City in the background, and in May, the mountain's flanks are covered with pink mossy cherry trees. From the observation deck at the top of the mountain, surrounded by turf cherry trees, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Kikonai, the Tsugaru Straits, and the surrounding mountains. There is a promenade in the mountain with the adjacent Hagiyama, and the surrounding baseball field, tennis courts, and park facilities entertain visitors throughout the four seasons.

5 "Tagakari Murakami Shibazakuraen (Kikonai Town)," a pink and white carpet spreading along the railroad line

This is a private home's shiba-zakura orchard in the Fugakari district of Kikochi Town. The garden began as a hobby, and word of mouth spread of the abundant varieties and colors of the well-maintained garden, attracting many visitors in early May each year. Located along the Donan Isaribi Railway line, it is a popular photo spot where visitors can take pictures of the collaboration of the train and the lawn cherry blossoms.

6 Contrast of Shiba-zakura and Mt. Yotei's great nature "Mr. Mishima's Shiba-zakura Garden (Kutchan Town)

This private garden in Kutchan-cho is open to the public every year and is a famous spot in Kutchan-cho that heralds the late spring season, with the best viewing time from late May to early June. When the flowers are in full bloom, the 4,000 square meter flower beds are filled with bright red, pink, and white flowers. On a fine day, Mt. Yotei can be seen towering in the background of the lawn cherry blossoms.