Kanazawa's Hidden Cherry Blossom Spot [Fushimi River, Kanazawa City

Suddenly, where do you think of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kanazawa? Most people probably think of Kenrokuen Garden or Kanazawa Castle Park, both of which are easily accessible from JR Kanazawa Station, and both of which are famous tourist attractions in their own right.

The place I am going to introduce here is somewhat far from the station and not so famous, but I visited there when I lived in Kanazawa and it left a very strong impression on me.
A river called Fushimi River runs through the western part of Kanazawa City. It is a second-class river in the Saigawa River system, originating from Kuragedake in Kanazawa City, joining the Takahashi River on its way to the city center, and joining the Saigawa River near the Ishikawa Seibu Ryokuchi Park.
Cherry trees (Someiyoshino) are planted along both banks of the river between Nishiki Bridge and Kobu Bridge, and visitors can view the cherry blossoms as they walk along the river.
Although the weather was unfavorable on the day I visited, the cherry trees in full bloom were still very beautiful and made the dull mood of the day brighten up. Although we walked only a short distance between the Kofu Bridge and the Hogo Bridge, we were able to enjoy a satisfying cherry blossom viewing experience, with branches of cherry trees overhanging the promenade in places, creating a tunnel of cherry blossoms along the way.