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Cherry Blossom Tunnels and Light-ups! Yamagata City: 4 Splendid Locations
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Many people visit Yamagata City every year to see the cherry blossoms during the spring cherry blossom viewing season. This time, we will introduce sightseeing spots where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in Yamagata City. *Featured image courtesy of Yamagata City Tourism Association
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Yamagata City is the prefectural capital of Yamagata Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains, the city offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. Famous sightseeing spots include "Zao", which is popular for its frost-covered trees and hot springs, and "Yamadera", a place related to Basho Matsuo. In terms of food culture, dishes that make use of Yamagata's abundant ingredients, such as ``Yamagata imoni'', ``cold ramen'', ``dashi'' and ``ball konjac'', have been passed down. Yamagata City has many images of such nature and history, but in fact, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants, and there are many places where you can relax. On this page, we will post recommended spots and articles to introduce the attractions of Yamagata City, such as popular spots, hidden attractions, and delicious restaurants, in more detail and in an easy-to-understand manner! (Images and videos on this page: Provided by Public Relations Division, General Affairs Department, Yamagata City)
Mamigasaki Sakura Line
Photo courtesy of: Yamagata City Tourism Association
Recommended here ! : Approximately 200 cherry blossom trees are lined up, and people are entertained by the tunnel of cherry blossoms planted on both sides of the road. Part of it is lit up at night, and you can see the fantastic night cherry blossoms.
Best time to see cherry blossoms : Usually early April to mid-April
Type of cherry blossoms : Someiyoshino
Other :
[Events related to Mamigasaki Sakura Line cherry blossoms]
Event name : Mamigasaki Sakura Line Illumination
Date : Early April to mid-April (starting to bloom to falling)
Light-up time : 18:30-21:00 (varies according to flowering)
Contact : Mamigasaki Sakura Line Illumination Executive Committee (Yamagata City Hall Tourism Strategy Division)
Phone number : 023-641-1212
Others : There is a free parking lot, but the road is expected to be congested. Please use public transportation as much as possible.
External site : [Official] Mamigasaki Sakura Line Instagram
Mamigasaki Sakura Line Illumination (Yamagata City website)
Hotels near Mamigasaki Illuminated Cherry Blossom Avenue
Kajo Park
Photo courtesy of: Yamagata City Tourism Association
Recommended here! : About 1,500 cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the water along the Higashi Otemon moat and the fantastically illuminated cherry blossoms are also worth seeing.
Best time to see cherry blossoms : Mid-April
Types of cherry blossoms : Someiyoshino, Edohigan
Other :
External site : Kajo Park (Yamagata City website)
[Sakura-related events at Kajo Park]
Event name : Kajo Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Date : Mid-April (starting to bloom to falling)
Illumination time : 18:00-22:00 along the moat, 18:00-21:30 in Kajo Park (varies according to flowering)
Contact : Kajo Cherry Blossom Viewing Executive Committee (Yamagata City Hall Tourism Strategy Division)
Phone number : 023-641-1212
Others : Events such as a large tea party are also held. There are stores.
External site :Kajo cherry blossom viewing party (Yamagata City Tourism Association website)
Kajo cherry blossom viewing party (Yamagata City website)
Hotels near Kajo Park
Nishi Park
Photo courtesy of Yamagata City Parks and Green Spaces Section Nishi Park
Recommended here! : There are sports facilities and playground equipment in the park, and both adults and children can feel the season while moving their bodies.
Best time to see cherry blossoms : Mid-April
Type of cherry blossoms : Someiyoshino
Other :
External site : Nishi Park (Yamagata City website)
Yamagata City Yasouen
Image provided by Yamagata City Yasouen
Recommended here! : Nine basic species of wild cherry blossoms, including Oyamazakura, which grows naturally in Nishizao, and Miyamakasumizakura, which can only be seen in the Yasouen.
Best time to see cherry blossoms : Early April to mid-May. ※Miyamakasumizakura: Early May
Types of cherry blossoms : 9 basic species of wild cherry blossoms
①Okuchojizakura, ②Oyamazakura, ③Yamazakura, ④Kasumizakura,
⑤Oshimazakura, ⑥Edohigan, ⑦Mamezakura, ⑧Minezakura, ⑨Miyamazakura
Other cherry blossoms: Yoshino cherry blossoms created by crossing Edohigan and Oshima cherry blossoms, Jugatsuzakura cherry blossoms that bloom twice in spring and autumn, etc.
Others : Asian skunk cabbage, which is also a symbol of the Yasouen, is in full bloom from mid- to late-April.
External site : Yamagata City Yasouen
[Cherry blossom-related events at Yamagata Yasouen]
Event name : Sakura Festival
Date: Saturday, April 22nd to Sunday, May 7th, 5th year of Reiwa
Holding time : 9:00-16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Contact : Yamagata City Yasouen
Phone number : 023-634-4120
Other :
〇 "Nature and Music Festival in Yasouen"
(1) Sunday, April 30, 13:30-
Yamagata Symphony Orchestra Brass Trio
program
➀ Galaxy Express 999
➁ Spring in the Northern Country (Masao Sen)
➂ Bouquet with love (Superfly)
④ Thank you (Ikimonogakari) and others
(2) May 3 (Wednesday/holiday) 11:00-/13:00-
Keiko Tamba Concert
program
original song cover song
➀Yu no Sakura ➁Thread (Miyuki Nakajima)
➁Forest whispers ➁Graduation photo (Yumi Arai) and others
(3) May 4 (Thursday/holiday) 13:30-
Yamagata City Hall Wind Ensemble
program
➀Flower Processional
➁ My Neighbor Totoro Medley and others
〇 "Sakura Field Bingo"
Date: April 29th (Sat), 30th (Sun),
May 3 (Wednesday/holiday), May 4 (Thurs/holiday), 5th (Fri/holiday), 6th (Sat), 7th (Sun)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Reception closes at 2:00 p.m.)
Object: Elementary school students and preschoolers and their guardians
Participation fee Free (entrance fee not included)
Contents: It is a plan to get close to the cherry blossoms in the Yasouen while enjoying a walk around the nine checkpoints in the park. There are gifts for those who participate.
Reception place: Nature study center office
〇 "Whole Market"
Date: May 3 (Wednesday/Holiday) to 5 (Fri/Holiday) 10:00-15:00
Location: In front of the tollgate
summary
This time, we have introduced four sightseeing spots, but there are many other places in Yamagata City where you can fully enjoy the cherry blossoms. Why don't you visit the places that interest you? Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in Yamagata City.
Yamagata City is the prefectural capital of Yamagata Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains, the city offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. Famous sightseeing spots include "Zao", which is popular for its frost-covered trees and hot springs, and "Yamadera", a place related to Basho Matsuo. In terms of food culture, dishes that make use of Yamagata's abundant ingredients, such as ``Yamagata imoni'', ``cold ramen'', ``dashi'' and ``ball konjac'', have been passed down. Yamagata City has many images of such nature and history, but in fact, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants, and there are many places where you can relax. On this page, we will post recommended spots and articles to introduce the attractions of Yamagata City, such as popular spots, hidden attractions, and delicious restaurants, in more detail and in an easy-to-understand manner! (Images and videos on this page: Provided by Public Relations Division, General Affairs Department, Yamagata City)
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