As spring approaches, vibrant flowers paint the mountain villages in shades of pink. Don’t miss Kunisada Family’s Shibazakura, one of Gujo’s top spring photo spots, and the stunning hanamomo along the streams, reminiscent of a peach blossom paradise.
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Early April
Just a 10-minute walk from the roadside station—come see the nationally designated natural monument cherry tree!
This Edohigan cherry tree, estimated to be 300 years old, is one of the largest single-trunk cherry trees in Japan with no support structures. You can park at the roadside station and walk about 10 minutes to see it.
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Middle of April
The whole village turns pink!
In the Ogawa area of Meiho, around 3,000 varieties of flowering peach trees are lovingly cultivated. The best viewing spots are along Prefectural Route 86 (the main street), around Ogawa Kinonosato, and along the Yumigake River. If you’re coming from Seseragi Kaido, please use the newly opened “Meiho Tunnel.”
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Middle of April
A breathtaking field of daffodils and weeping cherry trees!
If you visit Ogawa in Meiho, be sure to stop by Mr. Suetake’s handmade garden. You can enjoy 60,000 daffodils, weeping cherry trees, and seasonal mountain plants such as sasa lilies.
*Free admission
Middle of April
A must-visit! The famous shibazakura (moss phlox) spot.
The vast moss phlox field at the Kunita residence has been soothing visitors’ hearts for decades. The reflection of the flowers in the rice field’s water mirror is especially popular for its photogenic charm.
*Free admission
How about some fishing while enjoying the spring air?
Savor the gentle spring breeze as you try rainbow trout fishing in a quaint mountain garden pond. All equipment is provided, so you can stop by casually and have fun. There’s also a trampoline for kids and a dog run. It’s conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from the roadside station.
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