[2023 Edition] 10 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots, Spectacular Views, and Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukui Prefecture
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Spring means cherry blossom season. Fukui Prefecture has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots and spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots. This time we will introduce 10 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots around Fukui Prefecture. Please find your favorite spot!
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Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.
Fukui Prefecture has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots and spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots.
This time, we will be looking at the Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Row, which has been selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots, the Benten Cherry Blossoms, which is known as Hitome Senbon, and the Miko Mountain Mountain Cherry Tree, which has been designated as a scenic spot in Fukui, and which will be held during the cherry blossom season. We will introduce 10 attractive cherry blossom viewing spots, including Kanazaki Shrine, which has a romantic festival.
The best time to see cherry blossoms in Fukui Prefecture is usually from late March to early April, but please note that this varies depending on the location and the climate of the year.
①Easy to walk from JR Fukui Station! Approximately 2.2km cherry blossom tunnel ``Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Trees''
Along the Asuwa River, which runs through the center of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, there is a row of cherry blossom trees that stretches approximately 2.2 km and includes approximately 600 Yoshino cherry trees, and has been selected as one of the ``100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.''
This beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms is illuminated at night during the blooming period, creating a magical appearance that is different from the daytime.
The best time to see them is usually from late March to early April.
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15 minutes walk from JR Fukui Station.
During the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival, temporary free parking is available in the parking lot next to the old Bunka Kaikan, the south side parking lot of the Fukui Bicycle Racecourse, and the Kagetsu Bridge parking lot.
*Shuttle buses will be operating between each temporary parking lot and the main festival venue.
[Stop-off spot] A famous cherry blossom spot along the way is "Fukui Castle Ruins Cherry Blossoms"
On the way from Fukui Station to the Asuwa River, there is the Fukui Castle ruins, where the stone walls and moat remain, and cherry blossoms are planted all around the moat. The prefectural office is now located where Fukui Castle used to be, and it is a popular spot among citizens as it is a walking course that takes about 20 minutes to go around.
At the end of the day, you can see flower rafts with petals floating in the moat, which is a sight to behold. Be sure to stop by when you go to see the cherry blossom trees along the Asuwa River.
370-year-old old tree "Asuwa Shrine Weeping Cherry Tree" at Asuwa Shrine
The 370-year-old weeping cherry tree that blooms majestically in the center of the precincts of Asuwa Shrine in Asuwa, Fukui City is a sight to behold.
The branches hang evenly on all sides in a well-balanced manner, and the beautiful dome shape is unparalleled in its beauty.
It is lit up at night, creating a bewitching beauty that is different from the daytime.
The best time to see them is usually from early April to mid-April.
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Public transportation: 25 minutes walk from JR Fukui Station, 5 minutes walk from the west exit of JR Fukui Station, get off at Smile Bus bound for Terute/Asuwa and get off at "Atagozaka"
By car: From the Hokuriku Expressway IC, go west on National Route 158 for about 8km (15 minutes)
③Bentenzakura, a beautiful collaboration of remaining snow, blue sky, and cherry blossoms
The row of Benten cherry blossom trees that stretches for about 1.5 km on the right bank of the Kuzuryu River is called Hitome Senbon, and is home to about 450 Yoshino cherry trees, creating a beautiful sight.
Furthermore, Katsuyama City is one of the snowiest areas in Fukui Prefecture, and the combination of the remaining snow visible in the distant mountains, the clear blue sky, and the cherry blossoms is a spectacular sight that can only be seen here.
The best time to see them is usually from early April to mid-April.
The Sakura Festival is held every year in early April, with stalls from local areas lined up along the cherry blossom tunnel.
Also, during the week before and after the cherry blossom festival, lanterns are lit from the evening until 10pm, allowing you to enjoy the magical cherry blossoms at night.
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Public transportation: 8 minutes walk from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station
By car: Free parking available on the Kuzuryu River riverbed in Benten Ryokuchi.
④Enjoy the cherry blossoms while enjoying lunch at a national tangible cultural property “Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Kagetsurou”
The weeping cherry blossoms at Kagetsuro are over 100 years old and are very impressive when viewed from below.
Kawaramachi Street, where Kagetsuro is located, is lined with weeping cherry blossoms, making walking around the city a fun and highly recommended area.
The building behind the weeping cherry blossoms is the ``Shunsai Food Festival Kagetsuro'', which was built in 1897. Registered as a national tangible cultural property, you can enjoy Fukui's local cuisine and seasonal ingredients. If you come to see the cherry blossoms, please stop by.
The best time to see them is usually from early April to mid-April.
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Public transportation: 11 minutes walk from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station.
By car: Free parking is available at the Machinaka parking lot (next to Akiyoshi along Honmachi Street).
⑤ “Kanazaki Shrine” where you can enjoy romantic events
The shrine is located at the foot of the Kanegasaki Castle ruins and is home to approximately 400 Yoshino cherry trees, making it famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The area around the precincts is also a city park, and many people gather throughout the year.
The best time to see them is early April.
An event called the Hanakae Festival is held every year in early April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
It is a romantic event that is said to have taken place in the 1900s, when men and women who were viewing the cherry blossoms said, ``Let's exchange flowers!'' and exchanged cherry blossoms to express their feelings for each other.
It is said that couples who exchange flowers will be blessed with happiness in the future, and many people visit this festival every year.
Why not join us as a couple or as a family?
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Public transportation: 30 minutes walk from JR Tsuruga Station. Approximately 8 minutes on the Tsuruga Tour Bus from JR Tsuruga Station, and 5 minutes after getting off at "Kanazaki-miya" bus stop.
By car: Free parking available near Kanazaki Shrine. (30 regular cars, 5 buses)
⑥ "Maruoka Castle" where you can climb the existing castle tower and enjoy the spectacular view of cherry blossoms
Maruoka Castle is registered as a national important cultural property and is the only castle in the Hokuriku region with an existing castle tower.
There are 400 Yoshino cherry trees in the park, and it has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.
At night, Maruoka Castle is lit up, with about 300 paper lanterns lighting up, and the castle towering over the haze of flowers looks very magical.
The best time to see them is usually from early to mid-April.
Maruoka Castle projection mapping
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Public transportation: 50 minutes from JR Fukui Station to Keifuku Bus bound for Maruoka Castle
Car: 5 minutes from Hokuriku Expressway Maruoka IC
⑦Weeping cherry blossoms swaying in the wind are a scenic world “Weeping cherry blossoms at Takekurabe Square”
Weeping cherry blossoms can be seen everywhere in the Takeda district of Sakai City, which is located in a quiet mountainous area along the national highway that connects the main temple Eiheiji and Yamanaka Onsen.
The number is approximately 700.
Especially at Takekurabe Park, you can enjoy weeping cherry blossoms swaying in the wind from mid-April to Golden Week.
The Takeda no Sato Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in mid-April and is lit up at night, creating a magical tunnel of illuminated cherry blossoms that can be walked around in about 30 minutes. So please give it a try.
The best time to see them is usually from mid-April to late April.
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Public transportation: Transfer from Keifuku Bus (Maruoka Line) to Maruoka Bus Terminal, get off at Takekurabe-mae from Maruoka Terminal on Keikan Kotsu (Takeda Line)
Car: 20 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Maruoka IC
⑧The lone cherry blossom blooming in the middle of the schoolyard is photogenic “Edohigan cherry tree at Ajimano Elementary School”
A lone cherry tree blooms in the middle of the schoolyard of Ajimano Elementary School in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
The tree is estimated to be over 150 years old and is registered as a designated cultural property of Echizen City.
It is also lit up at night, allowing you to enjoy the cherry blossoms sparkling in the darkness of the night and the starry sky twinkling in the night sky.
However, please note that this is on school grounds and you are not allowed to enter during class hours.
The best time to see them is usually from late March to mid-April.
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Public transportation: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takefu Station. Or take the Fukutetsu bus and get off at Ajimano bus stop, then walk for 5 minutes.
Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC (parking available)
⑨“Kirameki Road Nakagawa” where you can enjoy the collaboration of cherry blossoms and daffodil carp streamers
A row of cherry blossom trees planted on the approximately 300m embankment of the Asamizu River in Sabae City.
Cherry blossoms are lined up above your head, and daffodils planted by locals are blooming beautifully at your feet. Over 100 carp streamers swim leisurely between the embankments on both sides, and the sight of them dancing in the sky with the spring breeze is spectacular.
The best time to see them is usually in early April.
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Public transportation: Approximately 30 minutes walk from JR Sabae Station. 3 minutes walk from “Higuchi” bus stop on Sabae City Tsutsuji bus
By car: Approximately 5 minutes from Sabae IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Parking lot: None (you can park at Nakagawa Community Center)
⑩Miko no Yamazakura, a scenic spot with a beautiful contrast between the sea, blue, and pink cherry blossoms
Miko no Yamazakura, which has been designated as a scenic spot in Fukui Prefecture, is said to have been planted in 1742 as a border when fields were cleared. Because of the large number of cherry blossoms, the locals call it Senbonzakura.
During the peak viewing season, Tsunegami Peninsula, a mountain just off Wakasa Bay, is dyed pink with wild cherry blossoms, and the contrast between the blue of Wakasa Bay and the pink of the cherry blossoms is stunning.
The best time to see them is usually from late March to early April.
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Public transportation: From JR Obama Line Mikata Station, take the Wakasa Town Bus Tsunegami/Mikata Line and get off at ``Misaki Gakko-mae''.
Car: 26 minutes by car from Maizuru Wakasa Expressway Mikata IC
30 minutes by car from Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Kaminaka IC
Parking: None
This time, we have introduced 10 cherry blossom viewing spots and spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots in Fukui Prefecture.
Have you found a spot you want to go to?
There are many famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Fukui Prefecture, so be sure to find your favorite spot.
Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.
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