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Japanese cherry spot 100.. The scenery of Wakaura, which you can expect from within the border, is a stunning view. (also light-up)
About 400 trees, mainly in Yoshino cherry trees, some of which are standard trees that serve as the standard for the cherry blossom front in Kansai. From late March to early April, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night.
The park surrounding Wakayama Castle is home to about 450 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Botan Zakura, and the view with the castle in the background is magnificent when in full bloom. During the blooming period, night cherry blossoms can also be enjoyed with lighting.
It originated in the Edo period, Genwa 8 (1622), and is the grand festival of the Kishu Tōshōgū, which is held every May. A procession representing the valor and spirit of the Kishū people follows the Kamikoshi. The appearance has been passed down with pride as one of a kind across the country. There is traffic regulation on the day. Image courtesy of Kishu Tosho Palace
About 2000 cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Yoshino Yoshino. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night from late March to early April at 21 o'clock.
It is performed twice a year, in June and December, in a ritual that exorcizes sins and discharges committed unknowingly. He breathes three times over a doll [person] of about 10cm, and gives him his or her guilt for half a year, and purifies this and prays for the elimination of calamity. After that, by passing three times through the circle of Chino, which was set up in front of the hall of worship, he returns to his original fresh mind and body. From 16 o'clock.
An event to celebrate the birth of the Hiroho Daishi. About 1000 people will participate in the event of a procession of the Hanamido Watami, gagaku, and dance. Image courtesy: Sohonzan Kongoji Temple
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