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[2025 Edition] Top 5 cherry blossom viewing spots in Nasu for spring, including cherry blossoms and tulips

The Nasu area is known for the Nasu Imperial Villa and is a popular resort area in northern Kanto. Surrounded by the majestic Nasu mountain range, the naturally rich Nasu is also home to many famous flower spots. We will introduce famous cherry blossom spots, recommended spots for azaleas and tulips, along with information on festivals and illuminations.

A pale pink world created by approximately 1,300 cherry trees

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tochigi Prefecture
One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tochigi Prefecture

This natural park is located on a small hill at an altitude of 297m, about 10 minutes by car from Nishinasuno Station. There are about 1,300 cherry trees, mainly Somei-Yoshino, in the park, and when they are in full bloom, the park is enveloped in a pale pink hue. During the season, many cherry blossom viewers, including families, can be seen relaxing on picnic sheets. There are also many food stalls lined up near the entrance to the park. There is a pond, a Japanese garden, and a well-maintained promenade, so why not take a leisurely stroll while you're enjoying the cherry blossoms?
If you are going by car, we recommend taking the route to the park from the "Karasumori Park Entrance" intersection on National Route 4. The road is lined with beautiful cherry blossom trees, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms from the car window.

[Blooming season] Early to mid-April
[Best time to see] Early to mid-April
[Type of cherry blossoms] Somei Yoshino, etc.

Karasugamori Park
  • URLhttps://www.tochigiji.or.jp/spot/s8185
  • 住所636 Sankucho, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 10 minutes by car from JR Nishinasuno Station
  • バスアクセスTake the bus from JR Nishinasuno Station, get off at "Kanojuku-mae" and walk for about 5 minutes
  • TEL0287-62-7160（那須塩原市都市整備課）
  • 駐車場free

The snow-capped Nasu mountain range and cherry blossoms create a thrilling combination

There is often still snow remaining on the Nasu Mountains during the cherry blossom season, making the cherry blossoms look even more beautiful.
There is often still snow remaining on the Nasu Mountains during the cherry blossom season, making the cherry blossoms look even more beautiful.

This city park is located about a 15-minute walk from Kuroiso Station. In spring, it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with about 230 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, in full bloom. In particular, from the "Fureai Bridge" area on the north side of the park, you can view the cherry blossoms with the majestic Nasu mountain range in the background, making it a spectacular spot that attracts many photography enthusiasts. The "Kuroiso Sakura Festival" is held every year from mid-April, with food stalls lined up all over the park, and the cherry blossoms are lit up at night by lighting lanterns.
Kuroiso Park is also known as a famous spot for dogtooth violets, with over 15,000 dogtooth violets growing in clusters in the "Katakuri Village" area of the park. The best time to see them is around the same time as the cherry blossoms. The sight of the bright red-purple flowers covering the slopes is also a sight you won't want to miss.
In addition, at the Shimizu Pond in Nakagawa Riverside Park, adjacent to Kuroiso Park, you can see a baby cherry tree of Takizakura, one of Japan's three most famous cherry trees, located in Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, so why not take a trip there?

[Blooming season] Early to late April
[Best time to see] Mid-April
[Types of cherry blossoms] Somei-yoshino, Oshimazakura, Yaezakura, etc.

Kuroiso Cherry Blossom Festival
Date and time: March 28, 2025 (Friday) to April 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Night Cherry Blossom Viewing: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 to Sunday, April 6th, 2025, dusk to 10pm
Inquiries: 0287-62-0373 (Nasushiobara Chamber of Commerce and Industry) *Available on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15, excluding holidays

Kuroiso Park

An imposing giant tree estimated to be about 350 years old

A single cherry tree that was planted as a landmark and to pray for the souls of those resting in the cemetery.
A single cherry tree that was planted as a landmark and to pray for the souls of those resting in the cemetery.

This single cherry tree is located in a communal cemetery near Terako Ichirizuka, about 10 minutes east by car from Kuroiso Station. Locals have long called it Terako no Sakura (Terako's Sakura), and it is estimated to be over 300 to 350 years old. It is one of the largest in Tochigi Prefecture, with a trunk circumference of about 6.5m and a height of about 16m. The variety itself is Edohiganzakura, which grows wild widely throughout Japan, but it is rare to find one this large, and it has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Trees of Tochigi." During the flowering season, the tree is lit up by local volunteers, making it even more impressive as it stands out in the darkness.
However, please note that the location may not be identifiable using car navigation systems or map apps, so please be careful when visiting. There is a sign along Prefectural Route 178 that passes nearby that says "Edohigan Sakura Entrance," so use that as a landmark.

[Blooming season] Late March to early April
[Best time to see] Early April
[Type of cherry blossom] Edohiganzakura

The Edohigan of the temple children

The prefecture's largest azalea mecca, with approximately 200,000 azaleas.

The garden has a circular course that is about 3.7 km long. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll surrounded by azaleas.
The garden has a circular course that is about 3.7 km long. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll surrounded by azaleas.

This azalea colony is located at an altitude of about 1,100m on the slopes of Mt. Chausudake in the Nasu mountain range. During the flowering season, which usually occurs in mid-May, the plateau is covered with about 200,000 azaleas of various kinds. At their peak in late May, most of the garden is dyed bright red. The area has also been selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's "Top 100 Fragrant Landscapes" and "Top 100 Scenic Spots of Tochigi."
There are two main walking areas in this vast park, which covers approximately 23 hectares. One is the Yahata Azalea Community, located on high ground overlooking the Nasu Highlands. There is a 360-degree observation deck where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the azaleas blooming with the Nasu mountain range in the background. The other is the Yahata Minami Azalea Community, which spreads out in lower ground. There is almost no elevation change on the walking trail, so it is recommended for families with children and the elderly. If you want to visit both areas, it is best to start from the Yahata Azalea Community.

[Blooming season] Mid-May to early June
[Best time to see] Mid to late May
[Types of azalea] Mountain azalea, Renge azalea, Japanese azalea, Yashio azalea, etc.

Yawata Azalea Garden
  • URLhttps://www.tochigiji.or.jp/spot/s12008/
  • 住所Tochigi Prefecture Nasu Town Yumoto MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 24 minutes by car from JR Kurodawara Station (Yahata Azalea Community). Approximately 25 minutes by car from JR Takaku Station (Yahata Minami Azalea Community)
  • バスアクセスTake a bus from JR Kuroiso Station and get off at "Yahata hot spring" (Yahata Azalea Community). Take a bus from JR Kuroiso Station and get off at "Tsutsuji Suspension Bridge Entrance" (Yahata Minami Azalea Community).
  • 入場料free
  • TEL0287-76-2619（那須町観光協会）
  • 駐車場free

A picturesque world created by approximately 200,000 tulips

The sight of colorful tulips blooming in profusion is called the "Nasu Flower Geoglyphs."
The sight of colorful tulips blooming in profusion is called the "Nasu Flower Geoglyphs."

This flower farm is located at an altitude of about 600m on the hillside of the Nasu Highlands. During the opening season from spring to autumn, the vast 2ha site is filled with seasonal flowers such as nemophila and lupine.
The spring speciality is the approximately 200,000 tulips that reach their peak in mid-May. You can enjoy the performance of approximately 200 varieties of tulips, including the popular Angelique, with its double white flowers and pale pink accents, and the Blue Diamond, with its bewitching red-purple petals. The scenery created by the variety of tulips, including red, pink, yellow, white, and purple, is like a painting.
In addition, the flowers bloom in succession, including pansies and violas that begin to bloom in mid-April, and Iceland poppies that bloom after the tulips, so you can enjoy them no matter how many times you visit.

[Blooming season] Late April to early May
[Best time to see] Early May
[Tulip types] Angelique, Blue Diamond, Fancy Phyllis, Jacqueline, etc.

Nasu Flower World
  • URLhttp://www.flower-world.net/
  • 住所5341-1 Nasudoshita, Toyohara-hei, Nasumachi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
  • 営業時間Late April to late October (depending on frost conditions)
    9:00～17:00
  • 定休日Open every day
  • 入場料Adults: 500-1,000 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students: 400 yen, Elementary School Students and Pets (per pet): 300 yen
  • TEL0287-77-0400
  • メモMay be closed due to weather conditions

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