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[Hanami] Spring Recommended Spots and Events Information
Around Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara, there are many sightseeing spots where you can enjoy a variety of spring flowers, including the cherry blossoms of Yoshinoyama, which is famous as the best cherry blossom spot in Japan.
Let's go out to Nara, the ancient capital dyed in spring colors. Here are some of the best spots in spring.
Recommended Spring Spots
Cherry blossoms in Yoshinoyama (Shimo-senbon)
Yoshinoyama is famous as "the best cherry blossom spot in Japan." Approximately 30,000 cherry blossoms, mainly Shiroyamazakura, are in full bloom to cover the mountain and dye them to the gradation of the cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms bloom from the foot to Shimo-senbon, Naka-senbon, Kami-senbon, and Oku-senbon in order of altitude, and the best time to see them lasts for a long time.
[The best time to see] From early April to mid-April
・About 50 minutes by car from the hotel
Cherry blossoms at Kinmineyama-ji Temple
The headquarters of Kinmineyama Shugen Honshu. The cherry blossoms of Yoshinoyama have become sacred trees and have been donated and protected because Zao Gongen, which was felt by the founder and actor of Shugendo, was carved on a cherry tree.
Every year, the three statues of Kongo Zao Gongen, Japan's largest secret Buddha main statue, are specially opened for a limited time in order to promote the national treasure Niomon large repair.
[The best time to see] From early April to mid-April
・About 50 minutes by car from the hotel
Cherry Blossoms in Nara Park
Nara Park, which is close to Kintetsu-Nara Station, is a famous cherry blossom spot where you can enjoy various kinds of cherry blossoms on a vast site. The cherry blossoms that bloom at Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, are also recommended.
[The best time to see] From late March to early April
・About 50 minutes by car from the hotel
Cherry blossoms at Abe Bunjuin Temple
One of the ancient temples built in 645 (645). One of Japan's three biggest bunju.
500 Yoshino cherry trees continue from the approach to Akayama Gate, where huge Shimoma stone welcomes, to the main hall, the observation deck where Haruaki-do stands, and the Bunju Pond where Kinkaku Ukimido is built.
[The best time to see] From early April to mid-April
・About 15 minutes by car from the hotel
Jumbo zodiac flower painting of Abe Bunjuin
One of the ancient temples built in 645 (645). One of Japan's three biggest bunju.
A flower picture depicting the zodiac of the zodiac of the year, planted with about 8,000 pansies handmade by monks and all staff will appear in the precinct square.
[The best time to see] From November to late April
・About 15 minutes by car from the hotel
Yamatokoriyama Bonbai Exhibition
You can enjoy about 120 bowls of bon plums grown by enthusiasts in Yamatokoriyama city with great care in a harsh atmosphere called "Yagura", which is rare in Japan.
[Holding] From February 1 (Sat) to March 9 (Sun), 2025
・About 35 minutes by car from the hotel
Cherry blossoms at the historic site of Yamatokoriyama Castle
At the Koriyama Castle Ruins, about 800 cherry trees are planted around the moat, and are also called "Goten Sakura". The "Castle Festival" is held at the time of flowering, and you can enjoy various events and cherry blossoms at night.
[The best time to see] From late March to early April
・About 35 minutes by car from the hotel
Rhododendron at Muro-ji Temple
On the grounds of Muro-ji Temple, which has been known as "Women Takano" because women have been allowed to worship since ancient times, about 3,000 Ishikusu flowers bloom beautifully every year from Armorzaka to the five-storied pagoda.
[The best time to see] Mid-April to mid-May
・About 45 minutes by car from the hotel
Rhododendron of Okadera
About 3,000 rhododendrons color the precincts of Okadera, Japan's first evil remedy, welcome worshipers. In particular, the Okunoin approach "Ishikusuhana no Michi" has rhododendron on both sides of the slope, and you can visit the approach while surrounded by rhododendron.
[The best time to see] Mid-April to early May
・About 10 minutes by car from the hotel
Hana no Ike ~ Tianzhu Peony floating on the surface of the water ~
At Okadera, "Hana no Ike-Tenji Botan floating on the surface of the water" is held every year during Golden Week. "Hana no Ike" where Tianzhu Peony (Dahlia) floats all over the pond in the precincts, and Tesuisha becomes "Hade Suisha" and colors the precincts of Okadera in spring gorgeously.
[Every year held] GW
・About 10 minutes by car from the hotel
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