Harukimichi and Shiawasemichi Cherry Blossom Festival 2015
2015/03/23
Flowering season of cherry-blossom in Minami-Ashigara City starts from mid-March every year with a unique type of cherry tree called Harumeki-Zakura which has the earliest flowering season than any other type of cherries including the well-known cherry-blossom Someiyoshino. Harumeki-Zakura is a relevantly new type of cherry which was a breed improved cherry tree originated from the branch of the local cherry trees planted in the farm of Minami-Ashigara City, it was registered as a new type of cherry in March 2000.
It is considered a crossbreed cherry tree of Kanhi-Zakura and Minami-Zakura. It is designated as the symbolic cherry tree of Ashigara City.
Alongside the Karikawa River there is a promenade stretch for about 700 meters called “Harukimichi” and “Shiawasemichi” which is a famous spot for Harumeki-Zakura viewing. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of this flower at Fukuzawa Park in Kaisei-machi.
Information
| Event name | Harukimichi and Shiawasemichi Cherry Blossom Festival 2015 |
|---|---|
| Place | Fuji Film Tujishita Ground It is around 1.5 Km. Wheelchairs is available. |
| Address | Nakanuma, Minami-Ashigara, Kanagawa |
| Period | From 9 am to 4 pm on March 14th (Sat) to 22th (Sun) of 2015 (Cancel in case of rain) Special events available on March 21st and 22th. |
| Participation fees | – |
| Contact | Minami-Ashigara Tourism Association 0465-74-2111 |
| Getting there | 5 minutes walk from Fuji-Film-Mae Station of Daiyuzan Line. |
| Website | http://www.city.minamiashigara.kanagawa.jp/kankou/flower/sakura.html |
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