Asahigaoka Park

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Asahigaoka Park

A park on the site of a castle ruins, known as one of the premier cherry blossom spots in the prefecture.

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Head Editor : Kashima City

The park, renowned as one of the three major cherry blossom sites in Saga Prefecture, boasts an astonishing number of cherry trees, described as "five thousand trees at a glance." The landscape becomes spectacular when they are in full bloom. The cherry blossom avenue leading to the park, dubbed the "flower tunnel," created along a path with white walls, is particularly breathtaking. The "Cherry Blossom Festival" is held annually from late March to early April, during the blooming season, attracting many visitors from within the prefecture for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). The nighttime illumination of the blossoms is also a beautiful sight.

The park area was once the site of the former Kashima Clan's castle. Although the main keep and most other structures were destroyed by fire during the Saga Rebellion in 1874, the stone walls and gates such as the Otemon and Akamon remain to this day. Its historical and cultural significance has earned it a spot among Japan's top 100 historical parks. The transformation into a cherry blossom landmark is attributed to the last lord of the Kashima Clan, Nabeshima Naohiro, who planted Yoshino cherry saplings and opened the castle to the public for festivities. Next to the park is the Shoin Shrine, where Naohiro and other Kashima Clan lords are enshrined.

Highlights

  • Selected as one of Japan's top 100 historical parks.
  • Gates and stone walls from the era of Kashima Castle remain.
  • Known as one of the premier cherry blossom spots in the prefecture, with a staggering "five thousand trees at a glance."
  • The cherry blossom-lined "flower tunnel" is a highlight.
  • Enjoyable nighttime illumination during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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  • A beautiful park that retains the ambiance of its castle days.

    A beautiful park that retains the ambiance of its castle days.

  • The cherry blossom tunnel is magnificent.

    The cherry blossom tunnel is magnificent.

  • Nighttime illumination is also available during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

    Nighttime illumination is also available during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

  • The cherry blossoms at night offer a different beauty from the daytime.

    The cherry blossoms at night offer a different beauty from the daytime.

  • Known as one of the premier cherry blossom spots in the prefecture.

    Known as one of the premier cherry blossom spots in the prefecture.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

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English, Chinese, Korean and Thai pamphlets available during the cherry blossom festival.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Are there restrooms nearby?

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Yes, there are.

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Are there any smoking areas?

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Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
旭ヶ岡公園
Postal Code
849-1311
Address
Takatsuhara, Kashima City, Saga
Telephone
0954-63-3414 (Kashima City Hall City Planning Department)
Closed
Free to walk
Business Hours
Walk anytime ※Night Light-up 6:00pm - 10:00pm (During the cherry blossom festival)
Admission
Free
Access
About 15-20 minutes walk from JR Nagasaki Main Line’s Hizen-Kashima Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)