This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than usual, and it is said that they will bloom from mid-March.
It will bloom in various parts of western and eastern Japan by the end of March, starting with Tokyo, which is expected to bloom on March 19 (Friday). The cherry blossom front will land in Hokuriku, Nagano, southern Tohoku, and Hokkaido in early April, and March to April is a perfect cherry blossom viewing period.

We recommend cherry blossom viewing with a small number of people this year, where you can relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms. There are many famous cherry blossom spots all over Japan, including Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capital. There are also many spots where you can enjoy Japanese castles and cherry blossoms, such as Ozu Castle, Takeda Castle Ruins, Iga Ueno Castle, and Sasayama Daishoin.

At VMG HOTELS & amp; UNIQUE VENUES, we will introduce the cherry blossom viewing spots recommended by the staff. How about a leisurely stay with the chef’s special cherry-blossom viewing set in one hand at a famous place unique to the local staff?

In the evening, you can relax in the seasonal bath with a dinner room, which is a spring-only menu. This small, decentralized hotel with separate rooms allows you to relax without worrying about other guests.
This time, as an example, I would like to introduce my stay at NIPPONIA HOTEL Osu Castle Town.

1. Enjoy the cherry blossoms with a special cherry blossom viewing set at the venue *Only at some venues

Ozu, located in the southern part of Ehime Prefecture, has been praised by Ryotaro Shiba because of its beautiful townscape. In the spring, the town is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, such as Ozu Castle, which is located in the center, quiet waterways, and mansions and merchant houses from the Edo period to the Meiji period. At NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town, which you can see in front of Ozu Castle, we have prepared a spring-only cherry blossom viewing set.

Enjoy cherry blossom viewing with a colorful cherry blossom viewing set such as local sake and beer, as well as chef’s special snacks and sweets.

■ Cherry-blossom viewing set product example
Drinks
You can choose one item from the following
Alcohol: Uwa Gold
Non-alcoholic: peach cider
Meal
・ Three-color financier (Sakura Franboise, plain, mugwort)
・ Sakura macaroons
・ Matcha pound cake
・ Mandian (citrus nuts)
・ Kajita soy sauce boules de Neige
・ Yuzu’s Parted Fluy
・ Sakura pie

2. Introducing cherry blossom viewing spots and cherry blossom viewing spots recommended by staff

Introducing recommended cherry blossom viewing spots unique to local staff. From major places to hidden spots, we will tell you how to spend your trip to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.
In addition, we will inform you of the breaking news of cherry blossoms on the official Instagram of the venue. In addition to the cherry blossom spots, we will inform you about the flowering time and cherry blossom viewing information.

■ NIPPONIA HOTEL Osu Castle Town Area Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots
《Ozu Castle》
In front of the front desk & restaurant building. You can enjoy a superb view of Ozu Castle and the cherry blossoms.
《Fujiyama Park Observatory》
10 minutes by car from the front desk. It is a spot full of openness with a panoramic view of Ozu City.
Fujisan is named after Mt. Fuji because it resembles Mt. Fuji. Approximately 3000 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom along the Fujisan mountain trail. There is also a park where children can play safely, and 63,000 azaleas are in full bloom from late April to May.
《Hijikawa Arashi Observatory Park》
Located in Nagahama Town, Ozu City, you can overlook the Nagahama Bridge and Iyo Nada over the Hijikawa River.
It is a perfect view spot for a drive where you can enjoy the “Ashikawa storm” in winter and the cherry blossoms in spring.

3. Spring menu starts from March. Enjoy spring even with cooking.

The chef visits a local farmer directly and prepares dishes using abundantly selected spring ingredients. We offer colorful course meals as well as taste. Please spend a luxurious time with the drink recommended by the staff.

■ Dinner course menu example
Assortment of Aori squid and fennel Served with caviar
Spring beans mountain five tofu with scented soup stock of beans
Spring tailoring of bamboo shoots, rape blossoms and shirasu
Fresh fish from Yawatahama and spring cabbage
Ehime prefecture beef cheek meat stewed in beer
Sea bream Luang style
Drops Adult strawberry milk
Minardies
Bread and after-meal drinks
* The menu may change without notice due to the purchase of ingredients.

4. A safe and secure stay at a small decentralized hotel without worrying about other guests

The guest room buildings of VMG HOTELS & amp; UNIQUE VENUES are scattered throughout the city. Since the rooms are separated from each other, there are fewer opportunities for contact with staff and other guests, and you can enjoy a safe and secure stay in a private space.

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▼ Reservation details
・ Reservation period: February 26, 2021 to April 28, 2021
・ Accommodation period: March 13, 2021-April 28, 2021
* NIPPONIA HOTEL Osu Castle Town is eligible.
For other areas, please check the reservation site below.

■ Kansai area: Hyogo prefecture, Nara prefecture
Shinoyama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA (Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
＞Shinoyama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA

Fukuzumi Yadomachi Hotel NIPPONIA (Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
＞Fukusumi Jukubacho Hotel NIPPONIA

Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture)
＞Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN

Auberge Toyooka 1925 (Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture)
＞Auberge Toyooka 1925

NIPPONIA HOTEL Nara Naramachi (Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
＞NIPPONIA HOTEL Naramachi

NIPPONIA HOTEL 伊賀上野 城下町(三重県伊賀市)
＞NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga Ueno Castle Town

■ Chugoku area: Hiroshima prefecture
NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi (Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
＞NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi

■ Shikoku area: Ehime prefecture
NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture)
＞NIPPONIA HOTEL Osu Castle Town

■ Kyushu area: Fukuoka prefecture
NIPPONIA HOTEL Yame Fukushima Merchant Town (Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
＞NIPPONIA HOTEL Yame Fukushima Merchant Town

HOTEL CULTIA Dazaifu (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
＞HOTEL CULTIA Dazaifu