2020.04.22
The symbol of Hakone Garden, “One Cherry Blossom by the Lake” will be in full bloom in mid April this year. This lakeside single cherry tree (Oshima cherry tree), which can be said to be a landmark of Hakone Garden, is a 100-year-old tree with a branch of about 22 m, a trunk of about 5 m, a height of about 12 m, and a circumference of about 70 m. The shape of Mt. Fuji attracts many people every year.
About one month later than in central Tokyo, it is about to bloom, and due to the warm winter, it begins to bloom from around April 8 (Wednesday) this year, and it is in full bloom from April 15 (Wednesday) to 20 (Monday), It seems that you can enjoy until before Golden Week
The secret story of Oshima cherry blossoms The founder who tried to set up a campsite on the shore of Lake Ashi in Hakone, where you can see Mt. I thought to entertain the eyes of tourists visiting Hakone in the spring. We chose Oshima Sakura, which is often found in the Izu Peninsula, where it has a long life.
I calculated that five saplings would be planted together in order to quickly grow into a large cherry tree, and if they were cultivated smoothly, they would grow five times faster.
We selected five strong seedlings from about ten seedlings and planted them on a good autumn day.
Although Oshima Sakura was a slow growing tree, this revolutionary tree planting method made it a popular large tree in the shape of Mt. Fuji after 10 years and became popular among tourists.
Equipment outline
| Facility name: | Hakone Garden |
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| Address: | 144 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Facilities in the park: | Ropeway, aquarium, zoo, restaurant (4), shop (2) |
By Train / Tokaido Main Line Odawara Station, about 1 hour and 20 minutes by Izu Hakone Bus (get off at “Hakone-en”) Odakyu Hakone Yumoto Station, about 1 hour and 5 minutes by Izu-Hakone Bus (get off at “Hakone-en”)
By car / From the Tomei Expressway Atsugi I.C. 52 km (normal 1 hour 5 minutes) Hakone Shindo is free of charge via Odawara Atsugi Road-Hakone Shindo (Ashinoko Taikan I.C). 24km from Gotemba I.C. on the Tomei Expressway via the Otome Pass (normal 45 minutes)
We also operate a free shuttle bus that connects Moto-Hakone to the hotel.
＞Ashinoko area circulation bus details
～Welcome to Spring Seagaia～Resort trip like a princess!
Fuji Festival, a wisteria-colored garden of about 1,000 wisteria and lupine flowers
Plan to adjust the rhythm of life “Stay for a good night’s sleep” Hoshinoya Taketomijima
Hoshino Resorts Resonale’s “Resonale Christmas 2021” Special Feature
New planned tickets for Japanese and foreign customers will be released ～Enjoy kaiseki cuisine at “Ukai Taketei”～
[KAI Nikko] Experience Nikko coloring with a traditional craftsman involved in the restoration of shrines and temples ~A moment of handicraft~
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[Okuyugawara Onsen Tsubaki] Information on the annual early summer event “Firefly Evening”.
Kanagawa
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
Gifu
[Kai Kinugawa] ‘Hanami onsen stay’ to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a hot spring or on a special terrace surrounded by about 30 Someiyoshino cherry trees.
Tochigi
A one-day plan to enjoy seasonal bamboo shoots and wisteria is now available.
Fukuoka
[kagari kisshotei ]Local gourmet & hot springs tour accommodation plan starts in April
Ishikawa
Collaboration again with popular strawberry farms Hanacha and Ogawa Farm in Chitose: ‘Strawberry Sweets Lunch & Dinner Buffet’, 7 and 8 June only.
2025.05.09
Get to know the fascination of tiger bamboo at Expo ’70 Osaka! Bamboo and Tiger craftsmen hold flower basket workshops.
2025.05.07
[Okuyugawara Onsen Tsubaki] Information on the annual early summer event “Firefly Evening”.
2025.05.05
Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya opens in ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., a new symbol of Fukuoka.
2025.05.02
[OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi]Kanazawa Kogei Night Salon” to enjoy Kaga-bocha tea in a space decorated with traditional crafts.
2025.04.30
[ÉCHIRÉ L’ Atelier du Beurre]Starting on 25 April (Friday), 2025, Bricklo Essire will be available in ready-to-eat sizes.
2025.04.28
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
