If you visit Kakegawa in spring, you are lucky.
That’s because Kakegawa Cherry Blossoms welcome you.
Cherry blossoms are literally a symbol of the Japanese spring season. Among cherry blossoms everyone loves in Japan, Kakegawa has its own unique variety of cherry blossoms. That’s “Kakegawa Cherry Blossoms.”
Kakegawa Cherry Blossoms are one variety of Prunus subhirtella, developed by Mr. Tabata, and bloom beautiful pink flowers.
Kakegawa Cherry Blossoms are planted for over two kilometers along with the Sakagawa River which runs under the famous Kakegawa Castle and give you a beautiful view in spring.
Those cherry blossoms are lighted up so that you can take a walk and enjoy the view of flowers even at night. Walking along with the endless cherry blossoms under the wooden Kakegawa Castle Tower will give you an unforgettable memory.