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Vol.02 Spring - Summer 2018 Vol.02 Spring - Summer 2018 Experience the moment of a lifetime There is just one short week from when the cherry blossoms are at their best to when the leaves start to appear. If it rains or is windy, the petals scatter and the IT’S WORTH IT period is even shorter. The San’in region has a lot of rain. You are truly lucky if you get to experience the fleeting moment of the blossoms in bloom. BEST SPOTS Here are famous cherry blossom viewing spots in San’in. Check each of the websites for the latest information. ©隠岐の島町 Around 400 Somei-yoshino trees bloom along The highlight is the tunnel of cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms can be seen among the pine A great photo spot with cherry blossoms and Large male and female cherry blossom trees the 2km river. It is beautiful when illuminated It is one of Japan’ s Top 100 Cherry Blossom and cedar trees in this sacred spot. Sanin’s only three-story pagoda. which are 650 years old. Designated as at night. Spots. national treasures of the prefecture. Yu-machi, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Kisuki, Kisuki-cho, Unnan City, Kizukihigashi, Taisha-cho, Kiyomizu-cho, Yasugi City, Kenpuku-ji Temple, Ganya, Okinoshima- City, Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture Izumo city, Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture cho, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture www.tama-onsen.jp www.unnan-kankou.jp/sakura www.izumooyashiro.or.jp www.kiyomizudera.jp oki-dougo.info 桜桜茶茶 A spectacular scenic spot with views of San’ in’ s best cherry blossom viewing spot The steam locomotive running past cherry The historic park boasts around 500 blooming A nationally designated historical site centered Yonago City, the Sea of Japan, Mt. Daisen designated as one of Japan’ s Top 100 Cherry blossoms is a beautiful sight, and is a must- cherry blossom trees. on Tottori Castle ruins. It is one of Japan’ s Top and cherry blossoms. Blossom Spots. see for railroad enthusiasts. 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Kume-cho, Yonago City, Nakano-cho, Kurayoshi City, Wakasa, Wakasa-cho, Yazu-gun, Shikano, Shikano-cho, Higashi-machi, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture Tottori Prefecture Tottori Prefecture Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture Tottori Prefecture CHERRY furusato.sanin.jp/p/area/yonago/19/ goo.gl/2bXNmV kanko.town.wakasa.tottori.jp/event/ www.shikano-net.com goo.gl/mv7jx6 BLOSSOMS GREEN TEA In case of rain… If it rains, you can enjoy these spots! (You may not be able to see cherry blossoms at all of these sites.) Late Early There are various theories regarding the origin of Japan’ s most popular cherry March April blossom, the Somei-yoshino, but there is Located near Matsue Castle. You can Regardless of the weather, you can A sand museum with the world’ s enjoy tea and sweets while gazing out at enjoy this indoor theme park. It boasts largest hourglass. The neighboring park no doubt that it is a species loved and the castle. over 10,000 blooming flowers. has around 600 cherry blossom trees. cherished by many in Japan. Nowadays, it (Inside Matsue History Museum) Admire the cherry blossoms 279 Tono-machi, Matsue City, 52 Ogaki-cho, Matsue City, Nima-cho, Oda City, is known around the world as “sakura”. Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture www.sandmuseum.jp and enjoy green tea For a very short time, from late March to matsu-reki.jp/kiharu www.ichibata.co.jp/vogelpark/ early April, the blossoms bloom and towns while contemplating history. and cities are bathed in a sea of pink. This Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum Nashikkokan Kawahara Castle Oshiroyama Observation Deck fleetingness is one of the charms of the Has a 1km circular walkway with a roof, A theme park devoted to Nijisseiki Pear, a The view from the observation deck is This is the best way and a 50m diameter dome-shaped glass specialty of Tottori. You can enjoy tasting spectacular. You can see around 800 plum cherry blossom. greenhouse, where you can admire the and comparing pears. blossom trees. Japan has a tea ceremony culture, and in flowers. * Plum blossoms are in bloom from February to March. to enjoy Japan. Inside Kurayoshi Park Square, spring, outdoor tea ceremonies are held 110 Tsuruta, Nanbu-cho, 198-4 Dakyoji-cho, Kurayoshi City, 1011 Tanihitotsugi, Kawahara-cho, The viewing season may be Saihaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture Tottori Prefecture Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture under the cherry blossom trees. It is during such moments that you can experience Japan’ s www.tottorihanakairou.or.jp 1174.sanin.jp www.kawahara-shiro.com later in places of high altitude. refined sense of beauty. Even among Japanese, the number of people who can experience such a moment is limited. The San’ in region has many mountainous areas, so the cherry blossom blooming period varies. The best way to Now is your chance! The cherry blossom spots are near the regional airports, so take a trip to find out about the actual blooming stage is to contact someone in the region. (If you jump to Google Maps from Rental Kimono with Haori Enjoy an authentic pages 3 and 4, you can find the contact details for each place.) San’in to experience the refinement for yourself! (See pages 3 and 4 for details.) (Izumo, Shimane) tea ceremony experience! Rent a kimono and haori jacket for up to 7 hours. Fitting is If you want to experience Japanese culture, why EVENTS Harusato Matsudaira (1751 - 1818) was the 7th lord of the ○Commemorative exhibition included, so those trying kimono for the first time can easily not try the tea ceremony? Relax in a peaceful, A commemorative exhibition in Tokyo and Shimane wear the kimono in style! Enjoy sightseeing around Izumo quiet atmosphere while enjoying a bowl of tea Matsudaira clan, who ruled the Matsue Domain. He was a while blending into the traditional landscape. Men can also prepared by the staff. You can experience a sense renowned tea master, and is known to many as Fumaikou. In ○Matsue Sweets Festa 2018 (Provisional name) use this service. How about a date in kimono? You can visit of calmness far removed from daily life! An Contest between master confectioners, and displays addition to restoring the finances of the Matsue Domain, he of artistic sweets, etc. the historical sights of the city, including Inasanohama Beach, explanation of tea ceremony etiquette is provided, which features in Japanese mythology, Hinomisaki Shrine and so people trying it for the first time can participate established a tea ceremony style called Fumai-ryu. He collected ○Kanden-an teahouse restoration Hinomisaki Lighthouse.