In Shin-Hidaka Town, there is a famous cherry blossom avenue known as “Nijukken Road Sakura Namiki,” where over 2,000 cherry trees bloom gloriously along a straight 7 km stretch. Originally established during the Meiji era as a route for imperial family members inspecting the Imperial Ministry’s ranch, it took three years starting in 1916 (Taisho 5) to transplant Ezoyamazakura and other cherry trees from nearby mountains. The road gained its name “Nijukken Road” because it precisely spanned twenty ken (approximately 36 meters) in width on both sides. Today, it is beloved by many as one of Japan’s foremost cherry blossom … Continue reading Ryu-unkaku(龍雲閣) in Shizunai, opened in Sakura Festival