Hanamiyama Park
A private flower farm opened to the public each spring — cherry, plum, forsythia, magnolia, redbud and rapeseed all bloom simultaneously in late March and April, creating a hillside explosion of pink, yellow and white.
1–2 hours
Free
Always open; peak blossom viewing late March–late April (varies by year)
Late March–late April
Shuttle bus from Fukushima Station (approx. 15 min); seasonal service (late March–late April)
Location
Why Visit
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The simultaneous blooming of eight different species in different colours creates a natural colour gradient across the hillside
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Walking trails loop through the farm with Mt. Azuma visible in the distance behind the blossoms
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Shuttle buses run directly to the park from Fukushima Station during peak bloom
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The owner opens the land free of charge as a gift to the public — no admission ever charged
Local Tips
Spring transforms this hillside into a layered tapestry of cherry, plum, peach, forsythia, and magnolia all blooming simultaneously — a remarkable concentration of colour. A free shuttle bus runs from Fukushima Station during the blossom peak. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the largest crowds and get the best light.
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