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An event to walk the "Okutama Mukashi Michi (10km 4 hours)", which is a new green from JR Okutama Station, aiming for the goal of Lake Okutama. In the middle of the course, we perform a stamp rally and collect three stamps, and when presented at the tourist information center, we will receive a complete walk award and a participation award. See official site for details. Image courtesy of Okutama Town Tourism Industry Division

Omachi Park, where you can see the northern Alps and cherry blossoms in the distance, where you can see the cherry blossoms at night during the period.

In the 280,000-square-meter garden, about 100 kinds of 20,000 azaleas such as mountain azaleas and mochi azaleas are blooming.

On the evening of May 3, a horse race ceremony will be held, and on the 4th, there will be a feast of taiko drums, a cruise of floats, and a tournament of ponyoku events. On the 5th, the annual festival and the festival of the Aza are held, and from 18 o'clock, eight Shinkoshi and 6-Zhang taiko drums travel through the darkness to the Gyosho, illuminated by the lights of countless lanterns.

Extraordinary stands are lined up as "Chichibu Marche" on the ground adjacent to Hiyama Park and Shiba Sakura no Oka, as well as various other events are planned.

Attractions of azaleas from the early Edo period. There are many valuable varieties, and their blooming landscapes are unmatched. In 1934, they were designated as national masterpieces under the name of "Karagaoka". Image courtesy: Tōbayashi City Azalea Town Tourism Division

Over 3000 koiners swim in four venues in the city. The main venue is Tsuru Udagawa, a 20-minute walk from Tairin Station, where about 2000 koinobori are hoisted here alone. Other venues include Kondozuma Park, Morinji River and Tataranuma. Image courtesy: Tairin City Tourism Association

It is commonly known as "Komaru-san" in the local area and is familiar with it. It is a venerable temple that is said to have been opened by Jikaku Daishi about 1000 years ago, and in particular, the Great Tengu-myeon is said to be the best in Japan for the wooden Tengu-myeon. In early April, the Saigyo Sakura, a designated cultural property of Otawara City, will be seen. In March and April, a limited red seal named after the cherry blossoms appears. * The cherry blossom festival period is lit up.

There is a 350m total Fuji Shelf and 45 kinds of Fuji-no-see Garden, and you can also enjoy nighttime lighting up during the festival. There is also a spot sale event for Fuji and local products, stage events, and a tea ceremony, which shows a lot of buzz. In addition, tourist products fair and free live are held at the adjacent "Mikabo Mirai-kan", so you can enjoy it throughout the day. * Contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation. Image courtesy of Fujioka City Tourism Association

園内ではウスズミザクラやヤエザクラなど、たくさんの品種の桜が約500本、3月下旬～4月下旬まで咲き誇り、訪れる人の目を楽しませる。期間中はロードトレイン「坊っちゃん列車」の運行や市内商店の出店もあり、多くの花見客で賑わう。 画像提供：（一社）下野市観光協会