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Savoring a totally different world of cherry blossoms
Experience a journey of gentle grace and beauty
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Cherry blossoms hold a special meaning in the Tohoku region because of its long winters. People feast under the cherry trees in full bloom, celebrating the coming of spring. The loveliness of the blossoms is cherished as everyone tries to etch its transient beauty onto one’s memory.
Cherry blossoms herald the arrival of spring.
They add elegant color to the monochromic earth, and even light the darkness of the night. At the pinnacle of their beauty, however, the flowers let go of their petals as a prelude to the coming season of fresh greenery. The life of a cherry blossom is dramatic yet sad.
Experience the wonderful excitement of moving up the Tohoku region in a “cherry blossom hunt.” The glorious climax of the blooming flowers is to be seen throughout Tohoku, and joy fills the air. With the pleasant accompaniment of the songs of the birds and the sound of bubbling streams, travelers’ are sure to satisfy their thirst for the best of spring.

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