[Saitama] You're missing out if you don't go! ️ Cherry blossom photography near the station & in a hidden spot 🌸📸 *Includes tourist information for the area
📝 Overview
The Karasawa Tsutsumi in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is a cherry blossom viewing spot loved by locals, with a beautiful row of cherry trees that stretches for about 3 km along the Karasawa River.
In spring, about 300 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, bloom in full glory, and you can enjoy a view that looks like a cherry blossom tunnel.
✨ Recommended points
* Endless row of cherry trees
* The row of cherry trees that stretches for about 3 km is a spectacular sight.
* You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at your leisure while driving or taking a walk.
* Cherry blossoms reflected on the river surface
* The cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the Karasawa River are also beautiful and recommended for photography.
* When the petals start to fall, they cover the river surface and look like a pink carpet.
* Local festivals
* During the cherry blossom season, the Fukaya Sakura Festival is held and is crowded with many people.
* You can also enjoy food stalls and events.
👀 Pay attention to this!
* Cherry Blossom Tunnel
* The area where the rows of cherry trees hang over you like a tunnel is a great photo spot.
* It's also recommended to drive through it.
* Takimiya Shrine
* At Takimiya Shrine, located near the rows of cherry trees, you can enjoy the scenery of the cherry blossoms and the shrine.
* Take a stroll around the area of the shrine.
* Cherry Blossom Illumination at Night
* At night, the rows of cherry trees are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime.
🌸Usual viewing time
* Late March to early April
ℹ️Information
* Address: Nishijima, Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture
* Access:
* A short walk from JR Takasaki Line Fukaya Station
* About 20 minutes via R140 from Hanazono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway
* Opening hours: Open 24 hours
* Fee: Free
🚶Sightseeing information in the area
* Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum
* A memorial museum for Eiichi Shibusawa, a great man from Fukaya City.
* Learn about the life and achievements of Eiichi Shibusawa.
* Retro streetscapes remaining on the Nakasendo
* Around Fukaya City, the streetscapes still retain the atmosphere of a post town on the Nakasendo.
* Historical walks are also recommended.
* Roadside Station Okabe
* Specialties of Fukaya City and local vegetables are sold here. There is also a restaurant on-site.
🖋️Summary
Karasawa Tsutsumi is a beautiful spot with endless rows of cherry blossom trees, perfect for a drive or a walk. Be sure to visit once and enjoy cherry blossom viewing while passing through the spring tunnel.
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