~A star-shaped castle dyed pink that can only be seen during cherry blossom season~

Goryokaku Park is famous as a special historic site, but it is also a cherry blossom viewing spot in Hakodate. The sight of the approximately 1,600 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees planted on the star-shaped earthworks in full bloom is magnificent. The star-shaped cherry blossoms can also be seen from the observation deck of Goryokaku Tower, located right next door.

~ Moss pinks blooming in vibrant colors Park 1 ~

The "Higashi-mokoto Shiba-zakura Festival" is held annually around May the beginning or end of the Higashimokoto Shiba-zakura Park season, and is one of the largest Japan with approximately 100,000 m2 of colorful mossy lawn cherry blossoms.

~A spectacular row of cherry blossom trees stretching for about 7km~

Hokkaido Located in the Hidaka region, Shizunai, this is one of the best cherry tree-lined roads in Japan, with 2,200 cherry trees blooming along a straight 7-km stretch. The road is said to have been so called because the width of the row of trees on either side is exactly 20 ken (about 36 m), and it is known as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots. The best time to view the trees is usually from the beginning of May. to the middle of May..

~A must-see! Flowers that only bloom on Rebun Island in the world~

Among the many lady's slippers that have deep flower colors such as red bean, only the Rebun lady's slipper, a species endemic to the island, has pale cream-colored flowers. It is a rare flower that can only be seen on Rebun Island in Japan and has been designated a natural monument. The best time to see it is from late May. to mid-Jun., delighting the eyes of visitors.