The year 2024! 5 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagaoka, Niigata
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Spring in Nagaoka City can be experienced here!
It's getting much warmer in Niigata Prefecture and we are feeling the arrival of spring.
Spring is the season of cherry blossoms!
This time, I would like to introduce five recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture!
◎Yukyuuyama Park ◎Yukyuuyama Park ◎Yukyuuyama Park ◎Yukyuuyama Park
Nicknamed "Oyama" by Nagaoka citizens, Yuukyuyama Park is said to have started when "Makino Tadatatsu", the third lord of Nagaoka Domain who loved this area very much, planted and nurtured pine trees and cherry trees from Sado Island.
Please refer to this article for more information on Mt.
Well-appointed park
What a surprise! There is also a monkey mountain!
The monkeys in Monkey Mountain will be looking forward to the cherry blossoms every year.
In addition, there is a walking trail around Sensui Pond, where you can get in touch with plants, insects, wild birds, and other nature☆.
You can also see rare varieties of cherry blossoms, such as the light yellowish-green color of the ukon (turmeric) blossoms!
Cherry blossom viewing times◇
● Someiyoshino: Late March to early April
● Yaezakura: Early to mid April
● Shidarezakura: Mid to late April
● Utsukin: Mid to late April
● Goromoi ko: Mid to late April
Yuukyuyama Cherry Blossom Festival is held!
The festival will be held from March 29 (Fri.) to May 6 (Mon.), 2024
During the period from March 29 (Fri.) to April 21 (Sun.), the cherry trees will be lit up according to the blooming conditions!
Lighting hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
As the area around the venue will be very crowded during the Cherry Blossom Festival, traffic regulations will be enforced to ease congestion and create a safe and secure environment.
Free shuttle buses will be available on weekends when crowds are expected to be particularly high!
Please take advantage of this service to ease traffic congestion around the venue!
Information on the free shuttle bus service will be available on our website.
*Refer to the flyer for traffic regulation map and shuttle bus route.
We will also hold this event!
The portable shrine parade
They parade from Aoshiba Shrine to Yuukyuyama Park.
The lively movements and spirited shouts of the carriers fascinate all who see the parade!
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024 (tentative)
Time: 11:00 -
Aoshiba Shrine Spring Festival
The priests pray for safety, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest for the year.
This ceremony has been held for many years and is steeped in history and tradition.
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 (national holiday)
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Location
80-5 Miyamacho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Take the bus bound for Yuukyuyama from the East Exit of JR Nagaoka Station: about 15 minutes (runs every 20 minutes) or From the Nagaoka IC of the Kanetsu Expressway: approx. 30 min. by car
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Along the Fukushima River
The rows of cherry trees are in full bloom so magnificently that they seem to cover the surface of the river!
◇When to see them◇
Around early April
From March 22 (Fri.) to April 14 (Sun.), 2024, lanterns will be lit to create a more magical cherry blossom viewing experience.
Lighting hours are from 17:30 to 20:30.
One of the attractions of the area along the Fukushima River is that it is close to Nagaoka Station, about a 3-minute walk from the station!
It is a recommended spot to enjoy the cherry blossoms in your spare time.
*There are no food stalls.
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Location
Along the waterway for Fukushima River, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture (near Daicho, Imasashiro, and Fukuzumi)
Access
Approximately 3 minutes on foot from the East Exit of JR Nagaoka Station on the JR Shinetsu Main Line
Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Nagaoka IC of the Kan-Etsu Expressway
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Along the Kaki River
A row of about 100 Someiyoshino cherry trees runs from Atrium Nagaoka to near Tonomachi Inari Shrine.
As the surrounding area is residential, there are no parking lots or trash cans.
Please enjoy the cherry blossoms with good manners so as not to disturb the residents!
◇When to see the cherry blossoms◇
From early April to mid-April
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Location
Yumi-cho to Omote-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture (along the Kaki River)
Access
About 10 minutes on foot from "Nagaoka Station" of JR Shinetsu Main Line or Approx. 20 min. by car from "Nagaoka IC" of Kanetsu Expressway
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Nichiren Shu Mainzan Murata Hououzan Myohoji Temple
Nichiren Shoshu's head temple, Myoho-ji Temple, was built in 1307 (the second year of Tokuji), at the end of the Kamakura period (1185-1333), by Nichiren Shonin's disciple, Nichiaki Shonin.
The red gate, which has withstood the wind and snow for hundreds of years, houses two of the four heavenly kings, and a wooden statue of one of the four principal deities is enshrined on the second floor.
After climbing more than 100 stone steps from the red gate, visitors will come to the wooden black gate with a thatched roof.
In addition to cherry blossoms, many kinds of flowers can be enjoyed here throughout the four seasons.
March: snow camellias, snowdrops, katakuris, ichige blossoms, mizubasho, shohjo bakama
April: cherry blossoms, weeping cherry
May: shaga flowers, Miyakowasure
June: irises, hydrangeas
July: lotus
August: day lilies
September: higanbana
◇The best time to visit ◇
Early April
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Location
1124 Murata, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
10 min. walk from Myohoji Station on the JR Echigo Line or 20 min. drive from Nishiyama IC on Hokuriku Expressway.
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Teradomari Sea of Japan Sunset Forest
Teradomari is famous for "Fish Market Street (Ameyoko)", but there is also a lovely row of cherry trees in Teradomari Nihonkai Sunset Forest near the market street.
You can enjoy strolling through the arch of blooming cherry trees while feeling the sea roar in the distance.
◇Period of viewing◇
From early April to mid-April
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Location
7411-14 Isomachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
(Teradomari Cultural Center Hamanasu (backside))
Access
Approx. 70 min. by Echigo Kotsu Bus from "Nagaoka Station" of JR Shinetsu Line or 15 minutes by Echigo Kotsu Bus from Teradomari Station on the JR Echigo Line, or Approx. 35 min. by car from Nagaokakita Smart IC on Hokuriku Expressway.
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We are looking forward to seeing you all!
There are many more cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagaoka City than those introduced in this article!
Please come and enjoy the spring in Echigo!
*Period of viewing may be subject to change.
All images are provided by the Nagaoka Convention & Visitors Association.