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■Hyotan Pond in Ishida
The 88 cherry trees reflected on the water surface produce a fantastic view.
This pond is 5 minutes by car from the Toyo-Tanbara exit off the expressway.
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■Cherry Blossom at Kumyoji Temple
Kumyoji Temple is a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms in the spring, with various kinds of old trees present, totaling about 300. The flower season extends for a month and cherry blossom viewing parties are held every where around the temple. Many people come to enjoy the blossoms from every part of the city as well as from outside the city.
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■Bujo Park
Bujo park is located along the Kamogawa River, which flows into the Hiuchi Sea. The view with Hachido Mountain in the background is called little Arashiyama of Shikoku Island, comparing it to the real Arashiyama in Kyoto. The row of 1,500 cherry blossom trees along the river includes various kinds of cherry trees such as Prunus Yedoensis. In addition to the good location, the park draws attention due to the variety of over 100 species of cherry blossom trees. |
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■Yoshida Riverbed
This site received an award from the Japan Cherry Blossom Association in 1996. There is a row of about 80 beautiful cherry blossom trees.
Yoshidagawara Riverside is 5 minutes by car from the Toyo-Tanbara exit.
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■Hiuchinada Flower Garden
Visitors can enjoy various flowers including 30 different kinds of peonies, azaleas, and other flowers. There is a walking path in the garden.
Hiuchinada Flower Garden is 15 minutes by car from the Toyo-Tanbara exit.
Inquiry: Hiuchinada Flower Garden TEL: 0898-66-4808
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■Hoanji Temple
These are the prefecture's oldest temple ruins, which are believed to have been built in the Asuka Period (645-715 A.D.). The temple was said to have been built under orders from Prince Shotoku. You can still see the ruins from ancient times. This site is also known for the 1,000 peony blossoms that go into full bloom from the middle to the end of April, covering the entire site.
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■Wisteria at Teishoji Temple (Kannondo)
This Noda Wisteria, which is about 400 years old, is designated as a natural treasure by the prefecture and the city. With its trunk diameter of 2.2 meters and height of 3 meters, the wisteria stretches its branches to the full extent of the trellis, covering 16 meters from east to west and 14 meters from north to south. During its full bloom, this wisteria attracts many people coming from both inside and outside the prefecture.
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■Chofukuji Temple
Chofukuji is famous for its three-color wisteria of white, purple, and red.
Chofukuji Temple is 6 minutes by car from the Toyo-Tanbara exit.
Inquiry: Chofukuji Temple TEL:0898-64-2404
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■Wisteria at Nanba Children's Playground
This wisteria trellis is in the recreation area for the local residents. As there are not many visitors, this noble wisteria remains hidden from most people.
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■Fujimori Shrine
The wisteria trellis at this shrine is 300 years old and covers about 100 square meters. The flower stalks are about 1 meter long.
Fujimori Shrine is 5 minutes by car from the Toyo-Tanbara exit.
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■Bujo Park
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery with cherry blossoms and azalea flowers in the spring.
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■Citizen's Forest
This forest shows seasonally blooming trees and flowers including plum and azalea flowers.
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■Trenches around the Ruins of Saijo Clan
Azalea flowers bloom at the beginning of May, providing floral beauty alongside the trenches.
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