Yatsushiro Furusato Park

What it is

• A park on a hill at the foot of the Misaka Mountains.
• Features a Kofun Plaza and a Cherry Blossom Forest.

What to see

• Views of the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake.
• Night views, selected as one of Japan's 100 best.
• A linear observatory for the superconducting maglev train.
• Various cherry tree species are planted.
• The Oka Choshizuka Kofun is within the park.

When to go

• During the Fuefuki City Tougenkyo Spring Festival.
• At night for illuminated cherry blossoms.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.