Maizuru castle (also known as Kofu Castle) was initially built as an important strategic base to counter the forces of Ieyasu Tokugawa in the Kanto region.

However, even after the Tokugawa regime became established, the castle continued to be used as an important defensive stronghold.

Nowadays, Maizuru Castle has become a popular tourist attraction, standing as a symbol of Kofu City.

In springtime, around 160 cherry trees blossom in the park, making it an especially popular location for ‘hanami’ – ‘cherry blossom viewing’.

Maizuru Castle Park is easily accessible from Kofu station in 3 minutes walk.

Another attraction point for Maizuru Castle Park is you will have the chance to enjoy cherry blossoms with Mt. Fuji view!

Miyajidake Shrine, located in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka, is a popular flower viewing (hanami) spot in Kyushu area.

In Miyajidake Shrine, a tree of cherry blossoms next to the main shrine called "good luck cherry blossoms" blooms first in every spring.

The good luck cherry blossoms blooms in January at the earliest and sometimes you may see snow covering the top of good luck cherry blossoms.

坐落于福冈县福津市的宫地岳神社，是九州地区内著名的赏花景点之一。

而在神社境内，有颗樱花树被誉为“开运樱花”，是每个春天里第一颗开花的樱花树。

开运樱花在每一年的1月就迫不及待地绽放，因此有时候也能看见被白雪覆盖却依然盛开地美景哦！

Beginning with plum blossoms in February, until in June, each season has various flowers at Fukuoka Castle Ruins (also called Maizuru Park) to soothe the visitor's heart.

During spring season, the whole park is filled with beautiful cherry blossoms and this is another famous flower viewing point in Fukuoka prefecture.

Besides cherry blossoms in spring, you can also find other pretty flowers such as tulip, wisteria, azalea, lotus, etc. in each season.

The best viewing period for cherry blossoms in Fukuoka is from late March to early April.

从二月的梅花，到六月的绣球花，游客都能在福冈城迹公园（又称舞鹤公园）找到当季的壮丽花海。

春分时期，整个公园被樱花海所覆盖，也让该公园成为福冈县中的著名赏花胜地之一。

除了春天的樱花，你也可以在其他季节的时候到这里欣赏当季的花卉，如郁金香、紫藤花、杜鹃花、莲花等。

福冈地区的最佳赏樱时期介于三月下旬和四月上旬之间。

Every year, people flock to famous parks and areas to enjoy the sights of the sakura in bloom.

However, if you are looking to enjoy the spring blossoms without the bustling crowds around you, check out this article to find some hidden spots in Tokyo where you can gaze upon the blossoms in peace!

每年，许多国内外游客都争相前往著名的公园和景点，欣赏互相争艳的樱花。

但是，如果你想要找一个能够远离人群，惬意欣赏樱花的景点的话，不妨查看这篇文章。

我们将给你介绍几个隐藏在东京都内的秘密赏樱景点哦！