Approximately 180 cherry trees including Someiyoshino as a main species, Yamazakura and weeping cherry trees are planted in this park. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, visitors can enjoy the 360-degree beautiful scenery of the pale pink carpet with the view of a castle town from the top of the castle. Also, cherry blossom viewing at night with illuminations from paper lanterns and light-ups is exquisite.

【Venue】
Matsue Jozan Park

【Inquiry】
Matsue Travel Association
TEL +81-852-27‐5843

The bank of the Hii River was listed in Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots and is one of the best cherry blossom viewing venues in the Chugoku area. A 2-meter long cherry blossom tunnel of 800 cherry trees entertains visitors from late March to early April every year. The City of Unnan assigns "Sakura-mori", the specialists maintaining cherry trees including protecting 80-year-old trees and planting new trees, and commits to the community development through this activity. Cherry blossoms and beautiful lights from paper lanterns at night are full of a Japanese atmosphere and also attract people passing by this area.

【Venue】
Bank of the Hii River (Kisuki-cho, Unnan-shi)

【Inquiry】
Unnan Tourism Association
TEL +81-854-40-1054

Matsue “Musha Gyoretsu” Warrior Procession is a gorgeous re-enactment of Lord Horie Yoshiharu (the founding father of Matsue), his son/ successor Horie Tadauji and their troops marching through Matsue to make a triumphal entry into Matsue Castle beyond 400 years. Every year, many citizens dress up as brave warriors or princesses in vivid costumes as they parade around the sakura(cherry blossoms)-filled Matsue as they head to their destination, Matsue Castle.

【Venue】
Central areas of Matsue Castle

【Inquiry】
Matsue Musha Gyoretsu Executive committee
TEL +81-852-27-5843

There are about 350 cherry trees in the park and they are very beauiful in full bloom. 100 Japanese paper lanterns will be displayed around the park and it adds more festive mood at night. The old lighthouse in the park gets lit up and looks as elegant as cherry blossoms.

[Place]
Daiba Park (Hanamachi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori)
[Contact]
Sakaiminato City Tourism Association
TEL +81-859-47-3880

Nambu Town is also well known for its cherry blossom, and various events are held during Cherry Blossom Festival and "Hosshoji Isshiki Kazari" is one of them. This is an event in which the locals compete with each other in creating an object using only one type of material. For example, one may make a life-size Samurai statue using only saucers. This event is so unique to the area that it is registered as town's intangible cultural asset. Please take a walk around this town and enjoy its quiet and slow life-style with beautiful cherry blossoms.

[Place]
Hosshoji Yado (Hosshoji, Nanbu Town, Saihaku-gun, Tottori)
[Contact]
Nanbu Town Tourism Association
TEL +81-859-30-4822

Hakuta Tulip Festval is held annually in April. 600 thousand of bright multicolored tulips provide a stunning view to visitors. There will be stalls and vendors who sell local products and delicacies.

[Place]
Around Hakuta Government office building (Higashimori,Hakuta-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane)
[Contact]
Hakuta Tulip Festival Executive Committee (Hakuta Regional Center)
TEL +81-854-23-3300

Daikon-jima is known for peonies and ginsen. The cultivation of those plants has been active since Edo period. Peony Festival is held every spring to celebrate the arrival of the peony season. The highlight of the festival is when over 350 peonies are gathered together for a competitive exhibition and it is a spectacular scene.

[Place]
Around Yatsuka Branch (Hanyu, Yatsuka-cho, Matsue City, Shimane)
[Contact]
Daikon-Shima Peony Festival Executive Committee (Regional Development Division, Yatsuka Branch, Matsue City)
TEL +81-852-55-5822

Yonago City is filled with around 3,000 flowering azaleas every spring, running for 4km from east to west. A variety of events are held during the festival, including short-walks to enjoy the full blooming flowers, handing-out of seedlings, and local entertainment (Yonago Gaina Daiko drumming etc.).

[Place]
Yonago City
[Contact]
Yonago Azalea Festival Executive Committee (BSS INC.)
TEL +81-859-33-2111