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The cherry blossoms in the "Dokumeki Kyokyo" are the Hanami spot in Suiichi, Tanabe. On the day of the event, local goods sales and street stalls will also stand (planned). In addition, the night cherry blossom light-up is also performed in accordance with the flowering situation of the cherry blossoms. Image courtesy:(C) Tanabe Tourism Promotion Division

Dojoji, the legendary stage of the Anjin Kiyohime, known for its Noh and Kabuki. In the Dosei-ji precinct, the cherry blossoms of Edhigan-zakura, as well as the Somei cherry blossoms and the Sidare-zakura bloom brilliantly. The "Sakura-Mai-Dojoji", which is held only for one day during the cherry blossom bloom period, features traditional performing arts such as long-song, koku, bunraku and dance on a special stage set up in the precinct.

They hold field performances and Japanese music concerts, as well as haiku competitions and photo contests.

As the cherry blossoms wrap the lake like pink ribbons, there will be a bazaar, a sale of freshly made rice cakes, a sale of specialty items and more (planned). You can enjoy watching cherry blossoms, such as a large amount of vegetable dango soup using local flour and a daily set meal using local fresh vegetables. Image courtesy: s.e.kuraya

A dance based on the story of a love story between Ono Komachi and Maj. Gen. Fukakusa (Hyakuya), which is performed on the last Sunday of March every year. "Hanezu" refers to a light-red color, and a light-red plum called "Hanezu plum" is planted in the Ono Umezaki of Suishin-in. The splash dance is performed at 11 o'clock, 12:30 and 15 o'clock in the precincts. Image courtesy of Omotoyama Suishin-in

"Red plum" and "Branching red plum" bloom on the large site.

The ancient temple "Honkōji", which represents the Enshu region, includes the main hall, which is designated as an important cultural property of the country, as well as the Somon and Okushinin, which were relocated from Mikawa Yoshida Castle, he also has a late masterpiece of the Edo period painter Tani Buncho's "Shiki Sansui Zu Mural", as well as many Nusa paintings, and a garden by Kobori Yushu. There is also a monument at the temple that Kitahara Hakushu loved. In the spring, hundreds of cherry blossoms in the precinct bloom, and in order to encourage visitors to visit the flower, there will be a mini-concert of local Kosai high school students, a tea ceremony to be held in a precious Sunday Tenmoku tea bowl, and a stall village by a local shop. There are also cherry blossoms lit up on Saturday night and rice cake throwing on Sunday, waiting for many visitors.

This temple is associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, as it houses a stone monument said to be the grave of Yata-hime, Ieyasu’s great aunt, located in its temple cemetery. During the Kangen-ko ceremony, a ritual in which wind and string instruments are played in front of the Buddha in harmony with sutra chanting to honor and offer gratitude to the Buddha, many food stalls line the grounds, creating a lively atmosphere. Please note that the event schedule may change or be canceled depending on circumstances.

In full bloom, cherry blossoms are in full bloom on Daimon Street, about 600m, which runs from the back bridge to the Iizan Hakusan Forest Park. Light up is performed during the period, and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. Also scheduled to be performed are the Iisan Shiryū Taiko, as well as the Baisan no Mai, Iisan Hanaondo and Sakura koshi. Image courtesy: Atsugi

A regional festival in the Hitori district, with an at-home atmosphere such as playing and singing of local nursery children and bazaars held by the community.