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Praying for the safety of the Kirishima Renzan Ebino plateau ahead of the start of the summer mountain season (there are no plans to hold the trek).

A view of the cherry blossoms in spring from the Ferris wheel (MAX50m) and a food and beverage event is also held.

Yamaga Onsen, which has been known as a hot spring town since the Heian period and has a history of more than 1000 years. A festival held in gratitude for its grace. The dance of Yuyu is performed, and the old-fashioned Miyuki ceremony is milled around the town. In addition, there are plans to open about 100 stores including stage events and kitchen cars.

You can enjoy gorgeous stage events while tasting gourmet and sweets under the fresh green and azaleas. Image courtesy: Isahaya Tourism Convention Association

You can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night with the light-up of about 700 Yoshino cherry trees at Hirado Castle and Kameoka Shrine. On Saturday, April 5, 12, the night opening of the Hirado Castle and the rental of lanterns for the town walk will also be held.

The Iwawaki Park, which extends north from the embankment of the Naga River, is a beautiful 400m long cherry blossom tunnel, and the adjacent Hananoura Sakura Tsuzumi Park is also planted with many cherry blossoms. There is a pond in the center where the cycle boat floats, and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms reflected on the water. A short climb up the mountain bordering the northern part of Cherry Blossom Baba will find Xiangfai Park, where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms overlooking from the top of the mountain. Stage events and other events are scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 6.

香椎宮春季氏子大祭は、御祭神、神功皇后崩御の御忌日（御命日）である4月17日に近い日曜を祭り日と定め氏子の奉仕により執り行われる。御神幸は隔年で行われる。 画像提供：香椎宮

During the "Sakura Festival" period, there are events such as street performances that children and adults can enjoy with the cherry blossoms that are beautifully blooming in Sankyu Park, as well as the opening of a local gourmet stall. In addition, mountain azaleas (about 10,000) bloom from around April 10 every year, and the whole mountain is dyed dark pink.

子どもの誕生祝い、無病息災を願って揚げられる、3畳くらいの大きさの隠岐いぐり凧が春の大空に舞う。周囲にえぐられたような切れ込みがあることから「えぐる」が変化して「いぐり凧」と呼ばれるようになったといわれ、ビューンビューンと大きな音を響かせるのが特徴。10時開会。 画像提供：隠岐の島町

About 1000 cherry trees bloom in Tsuyama Castle (Tsuruyama Park), where a 45m high stone wall remains. It has also been selected for "100 Sakura Places". There will be a variety of events such as a goods exhibition and a gun gun, and during the period the opening time will be extended until 22:00, so you can enjoy a fantastic night cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom sea overlooking from the castle site is a superb view. Image courtesy of Tsuyama City Tourism Association