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Cherry Blossoms of Unnan City

Cherry blossom tunnel along the banks of the Hii River　　

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Various types of cherry trees blooming at different times and places

Unnan City

Located south of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Unnan City is a vast area that comprises the towns of Daito, Kamo, Kisuki, Mitoya, Yoshida, and Kakeya. Blessed with abundant nature and a rich cultural heritage, the city offers a number of interesting tourist spots and beautiful natural attractions all year round. One of the charms of this area is that you can enjoy cherry blossoms of various varieties over a long period, from late February to late April.

Lined with more than 800 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, some of which are over 80 years old, the banks of the Hii River in Kisuki Town have been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. The place is particularly famous for the stunning cherry blossom tunnel that stretches for about 2km and is bustling with tourists every year.

Gyoiko green cherry blossoms in Mitoya Town

In Daito Town you will find Kawazu cherry trees planted along the Aka River for about 1 km. Kawazu cherry blossoms reach their peak early in mid-March and turn a deep pink color. At Mitoya Riverside Park in Mitoya Town, you can enjoy late-blooming green cherry blossoms called Gyoiko. A quite rare variety in Japan, they bloom about two weeks later than normal Somei Yoshino.

There are plenty of other gorgeous cherry blossom viewing spots scattered throughout Unnan City. Seasonal events, such as festivals held in conjunction with the cherry blossoms blooming, add fun to this spectacle of nature. Also, don’t miss the beautiful illuminations, which allow you to enjoy the different appearance of the cherry blossoms during the day and at night.

Illuminated cherry blossoms along the banks of the Hii River

How to get there

The Banks of the Hii River:
From Izumo Airport, take a bus to Izumoshi Station (30 minutes), then a train to Kisuki Station with a change at Shinji Station (about 1 to 2 hours). The banks of the Hii River are a short walk from Kisuki Station.

Aka River in Daito Town:
From Izumo Airport, take a bus to Izumoshi Station (30 minutes), then a train to Izumo Daito Station with a change at Shinji Station (about 1 to 2 hours). Aka River is a 20-minute walk from Izumo Daito Station.

Mitoya Riverside Park:
From Izumo Airport, take a bus to Izumoshi Station (30 minutes), then a train to Kisuki Station with a change at Shinji Station (about 1 to 2 hours). To reach Mitoya Riverside Park, take a bus from Kisuki Station and get off at "Asahimachi" (10 minutes).

The Banks of the Hii River: Kisuki, Kisuki-cho, Unnan-shi, Shimane-ken

Aka River in Daito Town: Yoka, Daito-cho, Unnan-shi, Shimane-ken

Mitoya Riverside Park: Kojo, Mitoya-cho, Unnan-shi, Shimane-ken