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Guide to Cherry Blossom Spots and Hanami Viewing Locations in Tsukuba City

※On this site, cherry blossoms in Tsukuba City and Mount Tsukuba/foot of the mountain are on separate pages. The reasons are that Tsukuba City has many cherry blossom spots, and Mount Tsukuba and its foothills include Sakuragawa City and Ishioka City.

For tourist attractions, maps, and traffic information in Tsukuba City, please see the Tsukuba City Tourism VR Tour.


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List of Cherry Blossom/Hanami Spots in Tsukuba City

This is a guide to famous cherry blossom/hanami spots and recommended spots in Tsukuba City. Click on the images below to view VR tours that have been covered and registered.

List of VR videos for cherry blossom viewing spots in Tsukuba City

2 VR Videos of Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tsukuba City

List of Ground and Aerial Videos of Cherry Blossom Spots in Tsukuba City

2 Ground and Aerial Videos of Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tsukuba City

Tsukuba City Cherry Blossom/Hanami VR Tour Map

The Tsukuba City Recommended Cherry Blossom (Hanami) VR Tour Map is a map where you can check the registered locations of cherry blossom/hanami VR scenes recorded in Tsukuba City. On the map below, click theBlue (Aerial),Yellow (Ground)points to display the name of the VR scene point.
Clicking on the scene display will allow you to view the VR scene of that location.

The map above employs a web display system that shifts the map's focal point; moving the map's center to other municipalities within Ibaraki Prefecture will take you to the tourism information page for that municipality.


Norin Sakura Street Cherry Blossom Avenue: Tsukuba City's Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

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Flowering scenery of Norin Sakura Street in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Norin Sakura Street Cherry Blossom Avenue Guide
Norin Sakura Street is a cherry blossom-lined road in Tsukuba Science City, where agricultural research institutions are located. Approximately 500 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura varieties, are planted along about 1.5 km, making it a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒305-0856 Kannondai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Norin Sakura Street Cherry Blossom Avenue VR Tour Guide
You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 148m, 50m, 90m, 40m above ground, and 15 ground locations.

Map of Norin Sakura Street


Science Expo Memorial Park Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot in Tsukuba City

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Cherry blossom blooming scenery of Science Expo Memorial Park in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Science Expo Memorial Park Cherry Blossom Information
Science Expo Memorial Park is a park developed on the former site of 'Tsukuba Science Expo.' Following the Kanhizakura and Higan-zakura cherry trees that start blooming in mid-March, approximately 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees come into full bloom, offering a truly beautiful sight. It's a highly recommended cherry blossom viewing spot for couples and families.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒305-0841 6 Miyukigaoka, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Science Expo Memorial Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot at 145m that offers a panoramic view of the surroundings, and one other low-altitude aerial shot.

Map of Science Expo Memorial Park


Sorimachi no Mori Park Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot in Tsukuba City

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Cherry blossom blooming scenery of Sorimachi no Mori Park in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Sorimachi no Mori Park Cherry Blossom Information
Sorimachi no Mori Park is located in Tsukuba Technopark Sakura, about a 10-minute drive from TX Tsukuba Station. It is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot where you can enjoy the luxurious experience of admiring the beautifully blooming cherry blossoms from above, thanks to its observation tower.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒305-0003 1-2 Sakura, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Sorimachi no Mori Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot at 50m, 3 other aerial shots, and 4 ground shots.

Map of Sorimachi no Mori Park in Tsukuba City


Cherry Blossoms at Saiki Community Center

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Cherry blossom blooming scenery of Saiki Community Center in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Saiki Community Center Cherry Blossom Information
The community center in the Saiki district of Tsukuba City is a cherry blossom viewing spot with 11 magnificent Somei Yoshino trees.
Location〒305-0028 1535-1 Saiki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Saiki Community Center Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
The VR tour of Saiki Community Center consists of 5 ground scenes.

Map of Tsumaki Community Center


Cherry Blossoms at Sakura Sports Park: Ryuseidai, Tsukuba City

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Scenery photo of cherry blossoms in bloom near the entrance of Sakura Sports Park

Sakura Sports Park in Tsukuba City is a comprehensive sports park in Tsukuba City with facilities such as a baseball field, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a playground, and the Ryuseidai mountain bike course. The origin of 'Sakura' (cherry blossom) comes from the former Sakuramura village office, which was located here before the merger, and there are many Somei Yoshino cherry trees (some weeping cherry trees) in the park. Highlights include the parking lot next to the baseball field, the park plaza on the left side of the entrance, and the cherry blossom avenue from the entrance to the gymnasium.
The photo shows the cherry blossom blooming scenery of the park plaza on the left side of the entrance, from the corner of the facility entrance. There are many relatively old Somei Yoshino cherry trees. It's a grassy plaza where families can spread out leisure sheets and enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

Location〒305-0008 63 Ryuseidai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture


Double Cherry Blossoms at Takasaki Nature Forest

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Aerial photography scenery photo of cherry blossoms in bloom at Takasaki Nature Forest in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Information on Double Cherry Blossoms at Takasaki Nature Forest
Takasaki Nature Forest is divided into several areas, and in April, when many double cherry blossoms planted in the Cherry Blossom Forest bloom, a cherry blossom tunnel is formed. It is also a cherry blossom viewing spot in Tsukuba City where moss phlox and weeping cherry trees bloom in the Honobono Plaza, and Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom in the Play Forest.
Blooming period (Double Cherry Blossoms): Early to mid-April
Location〒300-1245 1078-1 Takasaki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Information on Cherry Blossom VR Tour at Takasaki Nature Forest
You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial photography at 145m, and two other ground-level shots.

Map of Takasaki Nature Forest


Cherry Blossoms at Fukuoka Weir Sakura Park: A Famous Cherry Blossom Spot Adjacent to Tsukuba City

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Cherry Blossom Blooming Scenery and VR Tour of Fukuoka Weir Sakura Park in Tsukubamirai City
(1) Information on Cherry Blossoms at Fukuoka Weir Sakura Park
This is a famous cherry blossom spot in Tsukubamirai City, adjacent to Tsukuba City. It is specially introduced because it is located near the border with Tsukuba City. It is a sightseeing spot for cherry blossom viewing with 153 cherry trees planted at Fukuoka Weir, one of the three great weirs of Kanto, and is connected to an approximately 1.8km cherry blossom avenue (about 600 cherry trees) selected as one of Ibaraki's Top 100 Tourist Attractions. The Fukuoka Weir Sakura Festival is held annually.
Blooming period: Early April
Location〒300-2407 2633-7 Kitayama, Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Fukuoka Seiki Sakura Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view 360° panoramic photos from 30m aerial shots and 4 ground locations in VR.

Fumonji Temple Cherry Blossom Trees

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Cherry blossom scenery of Fumonji Temple in Tsukuba City and VR tour link
(1) Fumonji Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue Information
The approach to Fumonji Temple in Kanzato, Tsukuba City, is lined with Somei Yoshino cherry trees. Fumonji Temple has a small hill from which you can see the magnificent view of Mount Tsukuba. In addition to cherry blossoms, it is also famous for plums, hydrangeas, and autumn leaves.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒300-4212 970 Kanzato, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
ContactTEL：029-867-0185
(2) Fumonji Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view the cherry blossom avenue along the approach to Fumonji Temple in a panoramic photo VR tour.

Map of Fumonji Temple


Weeping Cherry Blossoms of Izumi Kosodate Kannon (Keiryu-ji Temple)

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Izumi Kosodate Kannon Cherry Blossom VR Tour in Tsukuba City
(1) Weeping Cherry Blossom Information for Izumi Kosodate Kannon (Keiryu-ji Temple)
The grounds of Izumi Kosodate Kannon in Izumi, Tsukuba City, feature a giant weeping cherry tree and Somei Yoshino cherry trees. In particular, the giant weeping cherry tree in front of the temple office is magnificent and has become a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tsukuba City.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒300-4235 2348 Izumi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
ContactTEL：029-867-0323
(2) Izumi Kosodate Kannon (Keiryu-ji Temple) VR Tour Information
The VR tour of Izumi Kosodate Kannon is currently outside the cherry blossom season, as it was shot during the fresh green season. Filming is scheduled for this week, so please look forward to it from April onwards.

Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Somei Yoshino Cherry Trees of Izumi Kosodate Kannon

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Flowering scenery photos of Izumi Kosodate Kannon's weeping cherry blossoms and Somei Yoshino cherry trees, and VR tour link

At Keiryu-ji Temple of Izumi Kosodate Kannon, in addition to old weeping cherry trees, there are multiple Somei Yoshino cherry trees in the center of the temple grounds and behind the main hall on the right.


Map of Izumi Kosodate Kannon


Senkoji Temple Cherry Blossoms: Osoone, Tsukuba City

Senkoji Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour in Tsukuba City
(1) Senkoji Temple Cherry Blossom Information
Senkoji Temple is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect located in Osonoe, Tsukuba City. Numerous cherry trees of various types, including Somei Yoshino and Weeping Cherry, are planted within its grounds, allowing visitors to enjoy cherry blossoms of different shades.
Flowering season: Late March to early April
Location〒300-3253 446 Osonoe, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
ContactTEL：029-864-0202
(2) Senkoji Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view aerial photos taken at 146m above ground and 360° panoramic photos from 14 ground locations in VR.

Map of Senkoji Temple


Cherry Blossoms at Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine

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Cherry Blossom Blooming Scenery and VR Tour Link for Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine in Tsukuba City
(1) Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine Cherry Blossom Information
Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine is a shrine located in Kamisugama, Tsukuba City. It is situated a short distance north of Saiko-ji Temple along National Route 45 (Tsukuba-Moka Line). Somei Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the approximately 100-meter approach from the torii gate to the main hall, and they are lit up with lanterns at night during the flowering season. There is also an old weeping cherry tree near the torii gate.
Flowering season: Late March to early April
Location〒300-4241 2419 Kamisugama, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information
You can view aerial photos taken at 148m and 360° panoramic photos of the cherry blossom avenue along the approach in VR.

Photos of the Cherry Blossom Avenue along the Approach to Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine

Photo of the Cherry Blossom Avenue at Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine in Tsukuba City

The cherry blossom avenue leading to Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine is approximately 110m long, with old Somei Yoshino cherry trees on both sides. The photo shows the view towards the main hall from around the 60m point, with the main hall about 50m further.
The main hall is not particularly large, but the cherry blossoms cover the entire front, obscuring the view ahead. While the 100m cherry blossom avenue is impressive, this particular sight is a reason for its popularity. This is because one cherry tree blooms as if creeping along the ground.
Please click on the photo to view the VR tour.


Map of Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine

The torii gate of Kamisugama Hachiman Shrine is located to the right of the 'Tsukuba City Fire Department' display on the map, and from there, a straight approach leads to the Hachiman Shrine.


Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Ichijoin Ryufukuji Temple

Mani-san Ryūfukuji Ichijōin Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour in Tsukuba City
（1）Information on the Weeping Cherry Blossoms of Ichijōin Ryūfukuji Temple
Ryūfukuji Temple is a Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple in Ajiki, Tsukuba City, with the mountain name and temple name Ichijōin. Ichijōin Ryūfukuji Temple has three magnificent weeping cherry trees. It is said that one of these old trees protected the main gate from fire during a fire in 1936. It is about 100m from Ajiki Jizōzakura.
Blooming season: Late March to early April
Location〒300-4205 937-1 Ajiki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
（2）Information on the Ichijōin Ryūfukuji Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour
You can view 148m aerial and 10 ground panoramic photos in VR.

Map of Ichijōin Ryūfukuji Temple in Tsukuba City


Ajiki Jizōzakura (Weeping Cherry Blossom・Higan Cherry Blossom)

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Tsukuba City Ajiki Jizōzakura VR Tour
（1）Information on Ajiki Jizōzakura
This is a magnificent old Edo Higan (weeping cherry) tree located in front of the Maetsubo Community Center in Ajiki, Tsukuba City. Next to the tree is a Jizō-dō hall where a Jizō Bodhisattva statue is enshrined, which is why it is called Jizōzakura.
Blooming season: Late March to early April
Location〒300-4205 950-8 Ajiki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
（2）Information on Ajiki Jizōzakura VR Tour
You can view Ajiki Jizōzakura in a 360° panoramic photo VR.

Map of Ajiki Jizōzakura


Cherry Blossom Avenue at Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine

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Flowering Landscape Photo and VR Tour Link for the Cherry Blossom Avenue at Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine in Tsukuba City
（1）Information on the Cherry Blossom Avenue at Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine
The approach to Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine, approximately 100m from the first torii gate to the second torii gate, is lined with Somei Yoshino cherry trees. From the second torii gate to the main hall, there is a ginkgo tree avenue, making it a recommended tourist spot in Tsukuba City during spring and autumn.
Location〒300-2645 8319-1 Kamigō, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
ContactTEL：029-847-3773
（2）Information on the Cherry Blossom Avenue at Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine VR Tour
You can view one ground 360° panoramic photo in VR. The cherry blossom avenue is behind this photo. You can see the cherry blossom avenue by rotating it in VR.

Map of Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine


Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom: A Giant Cherry Tree Spot in Tsukuba City

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Photo of Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom in Tsukuba City in bloom and VR tour link

The Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom is a grave-guardian cherry tree in Omonoi, Tsukuba City. It is said to be an Edo Higan weeping cherry tree with an estimated age of 400 years. Although a portion of the upper branches has been pruned, it is a magnificent weeping cherry tree with good vigor.
The grave where this cherry tree is located belongs to a local private residence on the opposite side of the road. Photography and registration for this site have been approved, but please view it from the field path or the roadside. Photography by visitors is permitted, but please do so with consideration for privacy. Also, there is no parking. The road in front is Ibaraki Prefectural Road 123 Tsuchiura Bando Line, which has heavy traffic, so roadside parking is dangerous. We recommend asking a nearby convenience store for permission or using the Omonoi South Training Center parking lot (approx. 300m: map).
*The Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom VR tour is currently under preparation.

LocationEnokishita, Omonoi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture


View of Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom from the Roadside

Photo of Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom view from the roadside

This is a photo of the Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom view from the prefectural road. The prefectural road has a sidewalk, and since there are not many people walking on it, you can take photos at leisure. The shooting location is about 60m from the convenience store.


Map of Omonoi Weeping Cherry Blossom


Cherry Blossoms at Atago Shrine (Yatabe)

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View of cherry trees at Atago Shrine in Yatabe, Tsukuba City, and VR tour link
(1) Information on Cherry Blossoms at Atago Shrine
This is Atago Shrine, located next to Io-ji Temple in Yatabe, Tsukuba City. Numerous cherry trees are planted within the shrine grounds. Situated on a small hill, it is a recommended spot for cherry blossom viewing with a great view.
Blooming Season: Late March to Early April
Location〒305-0861 6195 Yatabe, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Atago Shrine VR Tour Information
The VR tour of Atago Shrine in Yatabe is outside of the cherry blossom season.

Map of Sakura Sports Park


Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Ibaraki Prefecture other than Tsukuba City are introduced on a separate page.