This year's flowering period is anticipated to be:
Estimated Flowering Date
April 24
Estimated Full Bloom Date
April 24 ~ April 28
<p>Located in the south of Hokkaido, Matsumae Park features the earliest cherry blooming in the region. The park is not only home to many historic buildings and ruins, but one of the top 100 sakura viewing spots in Japan. Thanks to over 200 varieties of 10,000 cherry blossom trees, viewing period lasts from late April to late May. Don’t miss three 300-year-old cherry blossom trees here whose types are quite rare.</p>
Number of sakura trees:
10,000
The age of trees:
50 to 300 years
Variety:
Kechimyaku-zakura, Meoto-zakura and Ezokasumi-zakura
How to visit
Access:
Get off at Matsumae Station about 90 minutes by bus from Mukune Station on the JR Gimpo Line, then walk for about 7 minutes.
