Don't miss the full bloom! 7 selections of cherry blossom tours in Okinawa

Around the end of January after the new year, the headquarters Yae-dake Sakura Festival, the first place for cherry blossom festivals held in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture, will be held. Yae-dake, famous for its earliest flowering in Japan, attracts many people from inside and outside the prefecture every year for cherry blossom viewing. Around 453m above sea level, about 7,000 cold scarlet cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and when you climb to the hill, you can see the blue sea of Okinawa, and a wonderful scenery spreads along with the cherry blossoms. Driving along the mountain climbing road or taking a leisurely walk…Let's go out to appreciate the colorful cherry blossoms while feeling the refreshing mountain air.
There are Okinawa soba shops and shops at the entrance of Mt. Yae mountain climbing road, and there is also a bakery that makes natural yeast bread on the mountain path! It's also nice to be able to enjoy cherry blossom viewing climbing by taking a short trip while watching the cherry blossoms.

A cherry blossom festival is held at the site of Nakijin Castle, which is registered as World Heritage, and is crowded with many people. It is a masterpiece that the cherry blossoms in full bloom rise along the stone steps! The walls that protect the castle from foreign enemies are built robustly with rat-colored ancient limestone. In addition, one of the highlights of this event is the fantastic scenery lit up at night. The fantastic world where gentle candles illuminate the cobblestones and the walls are colorfully illuminated as if they were lost in the painting.
If you are worried about the cherry blossom spots in Okinawa, why not visit the ruins of Nakijin Castle where you can enjoy the history of Okinawa and the beautiful cherry blossoms? If you are coming from Naha Airport, there is also a Yanbaru Express Bus. Please use it.

Every year on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, the "Nago Sakura Festival" is held around Nago Central Park in northern Okinawa Prefecture. In the park, there is a walking course with about 2 km of Ryukyu Kanhizakura, and it has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots" as one of the largest cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture.
In addition, for the last two days, events are scheduled at Nago Crossroads Odori, Nago Fishing Port, and various other venues, and at the Transit Mall in the city area, parades, stread dances, street live performances will be held, and festivals will be further enjoyed on special stages!
There is also a factory in Orion Breweries near the festival venue, so you can drop in casually on the way to the factory tour. Why don't you take this opportunity to visit not only the cherry blossom viewing but also the area around Nago City and the city, such as the festival venue?

Every year around February, the Sakura Front goes south at once and begins to bloom in southern Okinawa Island. Speaking of cherry blossom spots in the prefecture, the northern part is mainly famous, but Yaese-dake in Yaese Park, located at Yaese Castle Ruins in the southern part, is one of the popular places! The highlight here is a row of cherry blossom trees that bloom on the stairs in the park. At the time of flowering, the row of cherry blossom trees are illuminated with illuminations, and nearly 150 lanterns and flower monuments are set up in the park, creating a fantastic color at night. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms with a completely different expression between day and night, and the contrast between the night view of Yaese-cho, which spreads out from observation deck on the top, invites you to a romantic world.

Yogi Park is famous as a famous cherry blossom spot in Naha, close to Kokusai Dori Street and is a 15-minute walk away. There, the "Naha Sakura Festival" is held every year around mid-February. At the time, the bright pink color of about 400 cold scarlet cherry blossoms color the park, and this park, where many locals and children usually gather, is also full of people who enjoy cherry blossom viewing.
A river flows in the park, and it is recommended as a shooting point along with a row of cherry blossom trees! At the same time, Ueki City is also held, and there is also a booth where you can exhibit and sell flowers and trees, and on the special stage, you can enjoy the whole family, such as the folk song tournament and the hula dance show.

Cherry Blossom Festival is held every February at Manko Park. In order to see the colorful cherry blossoms blooming on the vast grounds of Manko Park, there are many bustles, mainly local people, at this time. During the event period, there are performances and stores in cooperation with the community, so you can enjoy it slowly with your family! In addition, the park is popular as a jogging course, so it is recommended to move your body while watching the cherry blossoms.
Furthermore, in 1999, the wetlands of Manko and the flora and fauna that inhabit and grow there were registered in the Ramsar Convention to promote conservation and wise use. With this opportunity, it is protected as an important wetland worldwide. One of the highlights is to observe the mangrove that grows in the city and the wild birds that visit there. Please enjoy the scenery of the cherry blossoms that have been loved by the locals along with the protected nature.

In Okinawa, from late January to February, the bright dark pink cherry blossoms `` Kanhizakura '' are in full bloom, and a walking tour around the hidden cherry blossom spots in Higashimura Villagers' Forest Azalea Eco Park will be held. You. At Sakura Plaza, where cherry blossoms and lawns spread, you can have a picnic or relax, so it is recommended for families with small children.

How was it? Cherry blossom festivals are held in various parts of the prefecture, so one of the attractions is that you can stop by on the route to a classic sightseeing spot or follow the course around the north-south cherry blossom festival to compare the difference in flowering is. Please enjoy cherry blossom viewing as one of the memories of Okinawa in winter.