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
Pray for good luck to the “Maneki Neko” at Gotokuji Temple, which is in full bloom of the autumn leaves.
[Sakura Furusato Square] Windmill sunflower garden will be held from July 9th to 31st.
Tsukiji Honganji Private & Private Tour Cruise Train “TRAIN SUITE Shikishima” Private
[Hoshinoya Okinawa] Introducing a plan where you can immerse yourself in the production of “Ryukyu Bingata” that reflects the climate of Okinawa
“EL Pareo Express” operated with a message of support on the renewed 12 series passenger car
The famous inn in Kyoto “Shikijuraku” will open on December 21
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
2024.12.09
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
