"Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites -Travel to Chubu中部*" is a catchphrase that expresses the attraction of Chubu, central Japan area, in ten themes of 「景」「花」「史」「跡」「博」「祭」「楽」「浴」「食」「産」.
Flowers, Parks, and Gardens
Seasonal Hues Vying for Attention
The Chubu region possesses a richly varied geography and abundant seasonal color, with a diverse variety of flowers to delight the eye throughout the year. In parks, gardens, and mountain meadows, you can enjoy stirring views that come only at that particular time of the year.
Shiga Prefecture
Cherry Blossoms in Kaizu Oosaki
Cherry Blossoms in Kaizu Oosaki was chosen as one of the "100 best cherry blossoms viewing spots in Japan,"as recognized by Japan Sakura Association. 600 cherry trees of the someiyoshino variety, which are more than 6...
Nagano Prefecture
Hanamomo-no-Sato
"Hanamomo-no-Sato" is a garden of peach trees. Peach flowers of red, white, and pink color that grow single branches bloom beautifully throughout the garden. The best viewing season is from late April to early May, wh...
Shiga Prefecture
Keiunkan （Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition）
The Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition began in 1952 is a regular event held in early spring. Bonbai means plum bonsai. However in Nagahama, old plum trees are displayed, including a more than 2m high giant tree and an old pl...
Nagano Prefecture
Takatou Castle Ruins Park
This park is a very famous scenic spot for cherry blossoms - these are called the foremost cherry blossoms of the country. Every year, about 400,000 people visit here for cherry blossom viewing. This started when som...
Shiga Prefecture
Genkyuen
Genkyuen is the former daimyou garden located in the north-east of Hikone Castle. The lush trees and the castle tower of Hikone Castle in the background, Rinchikaku stands as if extending out to the large pond. There...