[2024 Edition] 20 cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tokai area (Aichi, Gifu, Mie)

Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Aichi Prefecture

"Iwakura Gojogawa" where you can see breathtaking cherry blossoms

In Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture, along the banks of the Gojo River, about 1,400 cherry trees, mainly Yoshino cherry trees, are in full bloom. The sight of the cherry blossoms in full bloom covering the Gojo River is a sight to behold!

[Iwakura Gojo River]
Venue: Iwakura Gojo River (By Gojo River, Iwakura City)
Best time to see: Late March to early April
https://www.city.iwakura.aichi.jp/category/3-11-0-0-0.html

One of the best beauty in the Tokai region! "Okazaki Park"

“Okazaki Park” is a park in Okazaki City that maintains the ruins of Okazaki Castle where Ieyasu Tokugawa was born. Around 800 cherry blossom trees, including someiyoshino, bloom in the park where the castle tower towers over, attracting visitors.

The cherry blossoms are lit up after sunset, so viewing the cherry blossoms at night is also recommended. Its beauty is the best in the prefecture. During the period, many stalls will liven up Okazaki in spring!

[Okazaki Park]
Best time to see: Late March to mid-April
Venue: Okazaki Park (Around Okazaki Park, 561 Koseicho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture)
Illumination: 18:00-22:00 (period depends on flowering conditions)

If you want to see cherry blossoms in Ichinomiya, "Cherry Blossoms on the Kiso River bank"

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The cherry blossoms along the banks of the Kiso River are a 7km long line of cherry trees that stretches from Ichinomiya City to Konan City in Aichi Prefecture. It is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms and was designated as a national scenic spot and a natural monument on August 11, 1927. The magnificent cherry blossom trees, which are over 100 years old, are breathtakingly beautiful.

[Cherry blossoms along the Kiso River bank]
Venue: "Cherry Blossoms on the Bank of the Kiso River" (54 Kitakata Higashi Dainichi, Kitagata-cho, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Best time to see: Late March to early April
https://www.aichi-now.jp/spots/detail/2123/

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Toyota City, "Cherry blossoms in Suigen Park"

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Toyota City's No. 1 Cherry Blossom Spot "Suigen Park". Approximately 400 cherry trees are planted on the right bank of the Yahagi River, which flows through the park. There is also a cycling course that goes around Toyota Arrows Bridge, Foresta Hills, etc., so it is perfect for going out with cherry blossoms seeing.

[Suigen Park]
Venue: "Suigen Park" (Suigencho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture)
Best time to see: Late March to early April
https://www.tourismtoyota.jp/spots/detail/42/

Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Gifu Prefecture

Gifu Prefecture's leading cherry blossom viewing spot "Enakyo"

Enakyo in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture is one of the most recommended places in Gifu Prefecture. Enakyo Gorge, with huge oddly shaped rocks and strange stones rising on both banks, is colored with cherry blossoms and azaleas in the spring. In addition, Enakyo Sazanami Park has long been known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms on a pleasure boat.

[Enakyo]
Venue: Enakyo (Enakyo Lakeside, Oimachi, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture)
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Illumination: Sunset to 22:00 (according to flowering)
http://www.kankou-ena.jp/

Cherry blossoms along the Kinkazan driveway "Suidoyama cherry blossoms"

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At Suidoyama, a mountain located south of Mt. Kinka in Gifu City, the area along the Mt. Kinka driveway is colored with cherry blossoms. The entire mountain is dotted with 1,300 cherry blossom trees, and in early April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, various parts of the mountain are dyed pink.

[Suidoyama]
Best time to see: Late March to early April
Venue: Mt. Suido (Mt. Kamikano, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture)
https://www.gifucvb.or.jp/event/spring.php

Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Mie

Famous place for cherry blossoms "Nabeta Riverbank Cherry Blossom Trees"

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The Nabeta River runs along the prefectural border between Kisosaki Town and Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture. The row of cherry blossom trees along the bank of the Nabeta River is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Approximately 1,500 cherry trees are planted along a 4-kilometer stretch. The cherry blossom tunnel that covers the sky is splendid, and the walking path next to the roadway is popular for taking a leisurely stroll while viewing the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

[Nabeta river embankment row of cherry blossom trees]
Best time to see: Late March to early April
Venue: (Nabeta river embankment cherry blossom trees) Watomi, Kisosaki-cho, Kuwana-gun
http://www.town.kisosaki.lg.jp/contents_detail.php?co=cat&frmId=1018&frmCd=2-1-0-0-0

Cherry blossoms blooming on the shore of the moat ruins "Kyuka Park"

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"Kyuka Park" using the Honmaru and Ninomaru ruins of the Kuwana Castle ruins. About 450 cherry blossoms, including someiyoshino and weeping cherry blossoms, bloom on the lakeside of the moat. The "Kyuka Park Sakura Festival" is held every year in the park, and during the period, the lights are turned on at night, and you can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms at night.

From March 28th (Sat) to April 12th (Sun), the Kuwana Suigo Boat Tour, where you can see the cherry blossoms from a boat, will also be held.

[Kyuka Park]
Best time to see: Late March to early April
Venue: Kyuka Park (Yoshinomaru, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture)
http://kanko.city.kuwana.mie.jp/machi/kyuka/index.html

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