Mie Prefecture's famous cherry blossom spots special feature 2024 edition Introducing popular cherry blossom viewing spots, cherry blossom festivals, and information on blooming and best viewing times 🌸

After the plum and weeping plum season, Kawazu cherry blossoms and Someiyoshino cherry trees will bloom!
At Nabananosato, we hold the Plum and Cherry Blossom Festivals, which are perfect for early spring. Along with the "Illuminations" being held at the same time, you can enjoy both the beautiful flowers during the day and the illuminations at night. The weeping plum blossoms are illuminated at night.

Cherry blossoms are loved by many people in spring. At Akatsuka Botanical Garden's satoyama "Red Hill Heather Forest," about 20 varieties are planted throughout the park. From early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms to Someiyoshino cherry trees, double blooming shogetsu and kanzan, etc. They bloom one after another from mid-March to April. You can also see unusual cherry blossoms such as the turmeric cherry tree, which has yellow petals, and the pale green goikou cherry tree.

Cherry blossoms are planted in various parts of the shrine, including UjibashiBridge area of Naiku.
There are a wide variety of cherry blossoms, including Someiyoshino, Yamazakura, and Edohigan, and each has its own peak viewing period, so you can enjoy Ise's cherry blossoms for a long time.
How about visiting the shrine while feeling the breath of spring?

This is a row of cherry blossom trees planted along Tokaido in the Kaki District. You can walk while looking at the cherry blossoms.

The cherry blossoms along the historic Miyagawa River have been affectionately known as "Sakura no Watari" since the Edo period and have been designated as kachiji by the prefecture. There is a row of cherry blossom trees along the river for about 1 km.
It has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association, and during the period, the cherry blossom trees are illuminated with lanterns and lanterns. In the past and even today, many people visit as the season approaches.
There are also stalls, so you can enjoy a lively cherry blossom viewing experience.

Ueno Park, the symbol of which is Iga Ueno Castle, a chalk white castle with steep stone walls as high as 30 meters, is in full bloom with about 800 Yoshino cherry trees, creating a beautiful sight that looks as if the castle is covered in mist.
There are many famous and historic sites in the surrounding area, such as NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu (Ninja House), Basho Memorial Museum, Haiseiden, and Iga Ueno Castle. Please take a look at the beautiful Iga Ueno Castle, also known as Hakuho Castle, in the background.

This park was built on the ruins of Matsuzaka Castle and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. During the season, it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewing visitors day and night. In addition, there is MotooriNorinaga Memorial Museum and the History and Folklore Museum within the park, as well as GojobanYashiki nearby, where you can feel the history.

The cherry blossoms at LakeShorenji are about 600 cherry trees that brightly color the area around the lake. The best time to see cherry blossoms is usually around late March. If you go a little further, we recommend picking strawberries, a taste of spring, at Shorenji Tourist Village.
In addition to viewing the cherry blossoms, be sure to also visit LakeShorenji Tourist Village.

``Yokowazakura'' has petals that are 2 to 3 times the size of Yoshino cherry trees. Because it only exists in yokowacho in Japan, it is called "Yokowa-zakura" in this area. yokowacho is dyed pink during the cherry blossom season.

The park, which has a total area of 12 hectares, includes a bright green lawn, a children's play area filled with fun play equipment, and a row of cherry blossom trees that are crowded with cherry blossom viewing visitors in the spring. This annual spring festival is held when the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom. In addition to stage shows, there are many events that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as selling special products and throwing rice cakes! Enjoy your day by eating, seeing, and playing!

In addition to about 200 Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry blossoms, wild cherry blossoms, and peony cherry blossoms are in full bloom, attracting many visitors.

A park with beautiful cherry blossoms nestled in the middle reaches of the Miyagawa River.
In spring, the cherry blossoms are reflected in the lake, creating a magical scenery. It is a beautiful place with a beautiful contrast between the blue water surface and the cherry blossoms.

Kamikawa Town is famous for producing Nachi Kuroishi, and the 1,500 Yoshino cherry trees that surround the Nanairo Dam, centered around the power development ground in the town, dye the area around the dam pink, making it a sight to behold.

The approximately 2,000 cherry blossoms blooming along the promenade from Onigajo parking lot to Matsumoto Pass, a tourist attraction right near the Odomari IC in KumanoCity are a sight to behold! As spring approaches, four types of cherry blossoms (Kanhizakura, Someiyoshino, Yaezakura, and Oshimazakura) bloom one after another, delighting the eyes of tourists. Enjoy cherry blossoms along the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, a World Heritage Site.

Approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the Ryozen Forest Road, centered around Ryozenji Temple. This Yoshino cherry tree blooms later than usual in the Iga region.

Located within the precincts of Harutokuji Temple, the tree is approximately 400 years old, approximately 10 meters tall and branches wide, and approximately 4 meters in circumference. It is commonly called ``Higanzakura'' and blooms from late March to early April. Under the cherry blossoms, stone Buddha statues of various sizes are lined up. A city-designated natural monument.

A weeping cherry tree that is said to be 150 years old. It lights up at night when it blooms.

The ``Sakura Festival'' is held every year at KyukaPark, a popular place for KuwanaCity to relax. Approximately 450 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and wild cherry trees, are in full bloom. There will be illuminations from sunset until 9:30pm.
*The period of the Sakura Festival may change depending on the blooming status of the cherry blossoms.

Tsukairaku Park used to be called ``Mizansoyama'' and began when Takayuki Todo, the 11th lord of the Tsu domain, ran a villa there during the Ansei era. Currently, it is affectionately known as "Tsu Park" and is a place of relaxation for citizens.
Approximately 1,000 cherry blossom trees decorate the Japanese garden-like grounds, and purple azaleas bloom from mid-April, drawing crowds of people every April and May.
During the event, night stalls and tea shops will be open, and about 250 paper lanterns and paper lanterns will be lit at night, making the scenery even more atmospheric.

More than 500 wild cherry trees, many of which are old and give a sense of history, line the 1.5 km tree-lined path from Ise Honkaido to Shinpuku-in Temple. It's like walking through a tunnel of cherry blossoms, and it has been designated as a nationally designated scenic spot and one of the ``100 Cherry Blossom Spots.''
The best time to see the cherry blossoms is about 10 days later than the Somei Yoshino cherry trees, and because there is a difference in elevation, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing for a long period of time from the beginning of bloom to the cherry blossoms in their leaves.

Beautiful cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Lake Nameri.
The Cherry Blossom Festival includes walking around Lake Nameri, grass sliding, open-air tea ceremony, product exhibition, guitar performances, dance, koto, and taiko drum performances.

The ruins of Tamaru Castle are a symbol of TamakiTown, and are now famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. A festival will be held around the Tamaru Castle Ruins to coincide with the peak of cherry blossom viewing!
It is also lit up at night, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night.

A row of cherry blossom trees stretches for 600 meters along the road in Nabari Central Park, making it a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
On the day of the event, there will be mock stalls with tents and kitchen trucks, and stage events such as dance and song shows. In addition, we will secure cherry blossom viewing space by implementing a pedestrian zone and setting up night cherry blossom viewing spots by installing paper lanterns.

In the Agocho/Yokoyama area ShimaCity, cherry blossoms are at their peak from late March.

Approximately 1,500 cherry trees are planted along a 4km stretch along the Nabeta River. The tunnel of cherry blossoms covering the sky is spectacular, and the walking path next to the road is popular for its leisurely stroll while admiring the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

"Taioji Nawate Cherry Blossom Festival" is held along the old Tokaido in KameyamaCity. The sight of the cherry blossoms blooming along the Tokaido along the Suzuka River turning into a tunnel is a sight to behold!
Be sure to come to the only “Sakura Festival” held in KameyamaCity! !

A classic cherry blossom spot in Yokkaichi. Approximately 600 cherry blossom trees line both banks of the Jushikawa River for approximately 1.2 km, and the feature is that the right bank can be used for banquets, and the left bank can be used for walks.

This facility was built in honor of Gonbe, who is famous for the folk song, ``If Gonbe sows, the crows will come...'' Inside the park, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through a magnificent Japanese garden in the style of a stroll around the forest and springs, as well as the ``Gonbei House,'' which exhibits items related to Mr. Gonbei and folklore materials from KihokuTown.
In spring, Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom.

In spring, the mountain god resides in the cherry blossom trees and blooms. People in the past thought so. They then held a feast called cherry blossom viewing to please the gods and pray for a bountiful harvest. The Cherry Blossom Festival inherits this tradition. Please spend a peaceful spring time with the cherry blossoms of Isuzu River.

Along the Anogawa geinocho Geino-cho, TsuCity, there is a road lined with beautiful cherry blossoms.
In spring, a ``cherry blossom tunnel'' is created and many visitors come to see it.
[About parking lot]
During the flowering period, TsuCity Geino General Branch (6141-1 TsuCity Geino-cho geinocho) will be open as a temporary parking lot.
You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms at TsuCity Geino General Branch and France Bed Mie Factory, which is located on the way to the cherry blossom trees along the Anogawa River, so please join us.
*Please refrain from parking on the street as it may cause inconvenience to nearby residents.

Tsu Castle was built by Todo Takatora, a master TakatoraTodo. It is beautifully maintained as a castle park, and you can enjoy a quiet walk while admiring the moat and gardens. There are two gardens: a delicate Japanese garden and a modern Western garden. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, and colored leaves in autumn.In spring, the contrast between moss-covered stone walls and cherry blossoms is especially beautiful.

A famous cherry blossom viewing spot where about 500 Yoshino cherry trees cover 1.5km on both banks of the Kaizo River.
You can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night.
*Light-up at night until 9:30 p.m. However, it will not be held on the final day.

The row of cherry blossom trees on the grounds of the Asahi Kasei Chemicals Suzuka Factory is open to the public during the cherry blossom season, and anyone can view them.
Around 300 cherry trees, including the cherry blossom tunnel, will be in full bloom all at once around the grounds, making it a great place to spread out your lunch and enjoy a picnic with the kids.

Kumano-zakuracherrytree is a new species of cherry tree discovered for the first time in about 100 years. It blooms earlier than Sakiyamazakura and Someiyoshino, and the best time to see it is generally from February to March.
It grows wild in the mountainous areas of the southern half of the Kii Peninsula.

Takehara's light blue cherry tree is a single cherry tree. Since it is a different variety from Someiyoshino, it blooms about a week earlier, and the thickness of the trunk and shape of the flowers are also different.
*As it is located on private land, please respect manners when viewing.

The row of cherry blossom trees (approximately 1.3km) along the Kizugawa embankment from Shimogun to Kamigori IgaCity, will be illuminated.
Additionally, an event will be held at the venue on Saturday, March 30th.

This cherry tree, called Ryuozakura, is also called ``Fugenzakura'' or ``Fugenzou'' and is a rare type of cherry tree that blooms and leaves at the same time, and is designated as a natural monument of Mie Prefecture. Every year, the cherry blossoms start blooming about a week later than other cherry blossoms (such as Somei Yoshino).
In honor of the Year of the Dragon, please come and enjoy the ``Ryuozakura.''

It is located along National Route 23 in Higashi Tamagaki Town in the eastern part of SuzukaCity, and has a parking lot, making it very convenient to access by car.
There are many cherry blossom trees planted here, and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing during the cherry blossom season.