CherryBlossom
The Kurayoshi Line was an essential piece of transportation infrastructure until it shut down in the 1980s. Certain parts of the railroad were removed after this but other sections were transformed into some of the most famous attractions in Kurayoshi—a small city in central Tottori Prefecture (Japan’s least-populated prefecture). If you want to travel off the beaten path to find cherry blossoms, a bamboo grove or railway history, Kurayoshi is the destination for you. The Railway’s StoryThe Kurayoshi Line was first built in 1912 and extended twice, bringing its total length to 20 kilometers. P...
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Located in Kurayoshi City in Tottori Prefecture (Japan’s least-populated prefecture), Utsubuki Park is an off-the-beaten-path destination that lets visitors enjoy cherry blossoms away from large crowds. Thousands of trees bloom here from late March to mid-April, and the park is counted among Japan’s top 100 city parks and cherry blossom viewing spots. Aside from cherry blossoms, the park has hiking trails, a pond garden and other seasonal views. Best of all, public transportation makes this park accessible from other regional attractions such as the Tottori Sand Dunes and Mount Daisen. Built f...
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Tsuwano, a small town in western Shimane Prefecture, is known for castle ruins, a major Inari shrine and rich cultural traditions. Cherry blossom viewing season (from late March to mid-April) is one of the most popular times to visit Tsuwano because of the annual Yabusame Festival—a demonstration of traditional mounted archery held on a course lined with cherry blossom trees. Typically held on the first Sunday of April, this is one of the most famous festivals in Tsuwano. A Samurai Heritage and Shinto RitualMounted archery is over 1,000 years old in Japan. It was an essential skill for samurai...
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