[Fukushima Prefecture] Take a leisurely stroll in spring! 5 recommended spots for strolling among the flowers

Spring has finally arrived! It's the perfect season for a walk. On warm, sunny days, it's nice to stroll around and admire the colorful flowers

Fukushima Prefecture is rich in nature and has many famous flower spots. So, this time we will introduce some flower-filled spots that are recommended for spring walks. Please use this as reference for your outing

Hanamiyama Park: A spring paradise known as Shangri-La (Fukushima City)

"There is a paradise in Fukushima." These are the words left behind by Shotaro Akiyama, one of Japan's leading photographers . Akiyama loved Hanamiyama Park and visited it every time the flowers were in full bloom during his lifetime.

The most distinctive feature of Hanamiyama Park is its grand scale. The sight of around 70 types of flowers blooming all at once, including Somei Yoshino cherry trees, plum blossoms, flowering peach blossoms, and Japanese quince, is a spectacular sight. When viewed from a distance, the entire mountain appears to be covered in white. The best time to see the spring flowers is usually from late March to mid-April

By the way, Hanamiyama Park is not a park managed by the government. It is actually private property that has been developed by a flower farmer and his family over 70 years. Its beauty has attracted attention, and it has now become one of Fukushima's leading tourist destinations. When the flowers are in full bloom, the area becomes so crowded that a dedicated bus route is operated. Please make sure to check the access before heading out

Hanamiyama Park <Information>

Facility name: Hanamiyama Park
Location: 17 Watarihara, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone number: 024-526-0871
URL:https://www.hanamiyama.jp/

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[Hebi-no-hana, the Home of Flowers and History] The contrast between the pond and the flowers of the four seasons (Motomiya City)

This garden was built on land that was developed by the Ito family, the former landowners of Honmiya . From spring to autumn, visitors can enjoy the vibrant changing colors of the four seasons within the garden, including flowers and autumn leaves.

When it comes to Janohana, the cherry blossoms and wisteria are the most famous features. With the arrival of spring, the Somei Yoshino cherry trees in the park, especially around the pond, begin to bloom.the Janohana Palace, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and the cherry blossoms is magnificent against the blue sky. The 100-meter-long wisteria trellis, said to be 500 years old, is usually at its best around May. The sight of the pale purple wisteria swaying in the wind is breathtaking.

Another great thing about Hebi-no-hana is that the admission ticket doubles as a passport. Once you buy a ticket, you can re-enter throughout the year. This makes it easy for those who want to use the walking course for walking or visit in different seasons. In autumn, the park quickly transforms into a spot for viewing autumn leaves, so it's definitely worth visiting again and again

Snake's Nose <Information>

Facility Name: Hana to Rekishi no Sato Janohana
Location: 38 Janohana, Motomiya, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone Number: 024-334-2036
URL:https://janohana.com/

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[Jupia Land Hirata] A pink hill covered with swaying moss pinks (Hirata Village)

, utilizing the natural terrain at the foot of the mountain,approximately 250,000 moss phlox plants in full bloom. The best time to see them is usually from late April to mid-May. The contrast between the carpet of moss phlox covering the ground and the distant, hazy mountains is breathtakingly beautiful. The park is equipped with electric carts and other amenities to accommodate those with mobility issues. Be sure to climb all the way to the top and enjoy the view below.

The park is also home to 35,000 lilies and 825 varieties of hydrangeas, which are at their best in early summer. Why not check them out as well?

Jupia Land Hirata <Information>

Facility Name: Jupialand Hirata
Location: 437 Yomogida-dake, Yomogida-shinden, Hirata-mura, Ishikawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone Number: 024-755-3535
URL:https://www.vill.hirata.fukushima.jp/site/jupialand/

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[Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossoms] This is the perfect spot for viewing the cherry blossoms! (Kitakata City)

This is a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot, with a 3km-long avenue of weeping cherry trees winding in from both sides . The promenade utilizes part of the former Nichu Line, which connected Kitakata Station and Atsushio Station, and is planted with approximately 1000 weeping cherry trees. A steam locomotive is also on display near the halfway point, and its appearance against the backdrop of the cherry blossoms is a popular photo spot.

In recent years, it has become known nationwide as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting many visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture. When the cherry blossom season arrives, why not head out with your camera in hand?

Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Trees ＜Information＞

Facility Name: Nichu Line Weeping Cherry Tree Avenue
Location: 2-chome, Oshikiri Higashi, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone Number: 024-124-5200
URL:https://www.gurutto-aizu.com/detail/476/index.html

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[Sukagawa Peony Garden] Large, colorful flowers sway in the breeze (Sukagawa City)

Sukagawa Peony Gardena nationally designated scenic spot. Spread across 10 hectares, it boasts approximately 7,000 peony plants of about 290 varieties. Some of these peony trees are said to be over 200 years old, allowing visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll while admiring the diverse colors, shapes, and appearances of the blossoms.

The best time to see the peonies is usually from early to mid-May, and only during this time does an admission fee apply. Admission is free at other times, so it's a great place for those looking for a pleasant stroll

Sukagawa Peony Garden <Information>

Facility Name: Sukagawa Peony Garden
Location: 80-1 Botanen, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone Number: 024-873-2422
URL:https://www.botan.or.jp/

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Come to Fukushima, full of flowers!

Fukushima Prefecture is rich in nature and has not only delicious food and pleasant hot springs, but also many famous flower spots! There are so many that it is impossible to introduce them all. If you are looking for a place to go out in the spring weather, we hope you will consider this place

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