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Hike in the fairyland with blooming cherries in northeastern Japan.
When the mountain in the country is covered with pale pink gradation, Hanamiyama Park truly looks like a fairyland. Surrounded by the flowery patchwork, soak yourself in a happy dream there.
Everyone around Fukushima knows this cherry blossom spot, which began with a farmer's wish. At the beginning of Showa Period, one of the farmers, Isejiro Abe, was transitioning from silkworm farming to flower cultivation, who tried to make a living by clearing a mountain and planting flowering trees for sales to flower shops. In time, many started requesting a tour on the mountain full of lovely booms. To share the delight with more people, Hanamiyama Park was opened in 1959.
In spring, a variety of cherries, plums, flowering peach and yulan magnolia - nearly 70 species of flowers - bloom in staggering seasons. The Park has walking courses of 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Choose the one that suits your strength and travel plans.
The blooming spring turns the mountain into a fairyland
Many visit Fukushima’s best spot for cherry blossoms (Photo by Fukushima Flower Guide)
Besides cherry, 70 species of flowers such as forsythia and quince adorn the area
You may see the cherry blossoms and the “Snow Rabbit on Mt. Azuma” together
Cherry and the canola fields bloom at the same time (Photo by iStock)
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