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Japan’s Top 100 Blossoms: Sakura no Sato Park (Shizuoka)

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There is almost always something for a cherry blossom lover to see at Sakura no Sato Park, as the 40,000-square-meter park boasts some 1,500 cherry trees of 40 different types, including those bloom in the fall (jūgatsuzakura), in February (kawazuzakura), and in April (somei yoshino).
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The somei yoshino in the park are lit up at night when the sakuras blossom, and various shows and performances are held in conjunction with Toshima-ku in Tokyo, which is also famous for its cherry blossoms.

Sakura no Sato Park (Shizuoka)

  • Varieties: 40 varieties, including kawazuzakura, ōshimazakura, and somei yoshino
  • No. of trees: 1,500
  • When: Early April (somei yoshino)
  • Hours: Open 24 hrs.
  • Admission: Free
  • Address: 1317-4 Futo, Itō-shi, Shizuoka
  • Website: Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association

Nearby hanami site

Sakura 100: Japan’s Best Blossoms

(Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Itō City Tourist Information.)

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