Cherry Blossom | Minami Shinshu
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Located in the central part of Japan, Iida City in Nagano Prefecture has many cherry trees that are over 300 years old, and it is famous throughout Japan for its historically significant "Ipponzakura (single-trunk cherry tree). Today, with the guidance of the tourism staff in Nagano Prefecture, let's introduce some representative cherry blossom viewing spots!
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Zousenji Temple
The pale ink cherry blossoms wrapping around the temple like a pink veil have a history of 300 years, and Zouzenshi Temple itself has a history of 1200 years!
Address: 4044 Oseki, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
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Kinehara School
The cherry trees in front of the former Yamamoto Junior High Kinehara School are about 80 years old. The school building of Kinehara School is also a tangible cultural property of Japan, so while enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also experience the cultural atmosphere of Japanese schools during the Showa period!
Address: 377-1 Takesa, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
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Omi no Sato Stage Sakura
These are red Bi'ankou cherry blossoms planted in front of the stage school building of the former Zakoji Elementary School, with a history of 350 years! Here, the altitude is relatively high, so besides enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy the view of the Southern Alps.
Address: 2535 Zakoji, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
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Oomiya Street
Oomiya Street Oomiya Street in Iida City has a cherry blossom avenue. The 700-meter-long street is lined with 150 cherry trees. During the flowering season, there are also events such as flower viewing festivals!
Address: Oodori, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
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Takamori Minami Elementary School
Takamori Minami Elementary School This is not just an ordinary elementary school, but a beautiful school building known for its cherry blossoms, the first in Japan. The playground surrounded by pink cherry blossoms in spring is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot!
Address: 2228 Shimoshichita, Takamori-cho, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture
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Uji-nori sakura
It is said to have been planted in 1909 (Meiji 42) as a commemorative tree for the enrollment of the Uji-nori branch school of the Takagi Second Elementary School, which was located here at that time. The tree is over 100 years old. Some of its drooping branches extend over 5 meters, giving it an impressive appearance. Its deep red petals are beautifully captivating to those who see it.
Address: 10146, Takagimura, Nagano Prefecture