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Matsumae Castle
Matsumae was the very first Japanese settlement on Hokkaido. Today its castle is a museum and a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.
Matsumae Park
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- Address
- 松城145
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- snowing.stealthier.sari
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- +81-139-42-2726
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About this sight
There are 250 types of cherry blossom in Matsumae Park, and one of the oldest cherry blossom is over 300 years. In Hokkaido, plum blossom and cheery blossom are almost blooming at the same time.
The very first place to see the blooming of cheery blossom is Matsumae Park.
**Access**
- Get off at Matsumae Station about 90 minutes by bus from Mukune Station on the JR Gimpo Line, then walk for about 7 minutes.
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