Kurobe's Edohigan Cherry Blossom

Overview

Kurobe's Edohigan cherry blossom is a magnificent Edohigan cherry tree in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture, estimated to be over 500 years old. It's one of Takayama Village's Five Great Cherry Trees, and in spring, its delicate pink blossoms create a stunning scene harmonizing with the surrounding rural landscape. On a clear morning, you can enjoy the springtime beauty of this ancient tree while gazing at the distant Kita-Shinshu Five Mountains. The cherry blossoms typically bloom from mid-April to early May. However, the area offers beautiful scenery not only during cherry blossom season, but also during rice planting season and autumn foliage season. The contrast of green rice paddies and cherry blossoms is breathtaking during planting season, and the vibrant reds and yellows of the autumn leaves against the backdrop of the mountains are equally stunning. Kurobe's Edohigan cherry blossom is a symbolic landmark of Takayama Village, cherished by the locals. Every year, many tourists visit, captivated by its beauty.