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A Trip to Cherish: Blossoming Shikizakura and Glittering Momiji Maple Leaves
Asahi-Area
Asuke-Area
Obara-Area
1 day
At the Obara Fureai Park (known for its four-season sakura trees), you can enjoy its 8,000 four-season sakura (shikizakura) trees, which bloom in both spring and autumn, and have the chance to see cherry blossoms bloom alongside burning red autumn colors. At the Washi Craft Museum, have a go at making your own washi paper, choosing from a selection of four different types: Japanese characters, pictures, dried leaf art and paper fans. After experiencing washi paper-making, relax and unwind at Sasado Onsen before turning in for the night. The next day will be spent at Kōrankei. In the evening, you can also enjoy the area's illuminations.
- Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossoms of Obara Fureai Park
- Washi Japanese Paper Art and Craft, at the Obara Paper Art Museum
- Stay at Sasado Onsen Resort
- Korankei Momiji Maple Leaves Evening Illumination
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Day1
Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossoms of Obara Fureai Park
- Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossoms of Obara Fureai Park
- At the Obara Fureai Park and the adjoining Obara Branch of Toyota City Hall you will find 300 Shikizakura cherry trees which will bloom both in spring, from mid-March through early April, and in autumn from late October through late November. The blossoms happen in greater intensity in the fall than spring, letting you enjoy the vivid maple tree foliage against the charming cherry blossoms. November 1-30 is the best time to see the blossoms each year, and surrounding facilities host Shikizakura Festivals in celebration.
Washi Japanese Paper Art and Craft, at the Obara Paper Art Museum
- Washi Japanese Paper Art and Craft, at the Obara Paper Art Museum
- The Obara district is well-suited to growing the mulberry plant, so it has been known as a cradle of papermaking since the Muromachi period. Washi-no-Furusato is a site where you can learn all about the charms of papermaking. The Obara Paper Art Museum offers both the Washi Artwork Gallery, where you can experience the charms of Obara paper crafting, and the Art and Craft Center, where you can try your hand at making paper. The Washi Artwork Gallery exhibits a range of paper works that you must see for yourself.
Sasado Onsen Resort
- Sasado Onsen Resort
- Sasado Onsen Hot Springs is Aichi Prefecture's oldest hot spring, being discovered during the Muromachi Period over 600 years ago. Completely refresh all your senses with the sounds and sights of nature and the healing waters. The local cuisine with river fish and vegetables from the mountains also deserves special mention.
Day2
Korankei Momiji Maple Leaves Evening Illumination
- Korankei Momiji Maple Leaves Evening Illumination
- Korankei is widely famous in Japan for the gorgeous maple fall foliage covering the hillsides along the Tomoegawa River. The best time to enjoy the Momiji maple leaves is from mid-November to late November, and there are countless signature sights to experience, such as a tunnel of foliage spanning from the promenade to Kojaku-ji Temple, as well as the display of artificial illumination from the Tomoebashi Bridge in the evenings.