Follow the cherry blossom front as it moves north! Get cherry blossom news from the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital's 'Shinshu Sakura Map'

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun has launched 'Shinshu Sakura Map,' a digital map service that compiles famous cherry blossom spots within Nagano Prefecture.

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Shinshu Sakura Map

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital has created the 'Shinshu Sakura Map' to coincide with the cherry blossom front moving north through the prefecture. We are compiling a digital map centered on the famous spots in Nagano Prefecture introduced in our articles. Please use it as a reference for your outings, such as cherry blossom viewing. The information will be updated as needed.

Cherry Blossoms Introduced in Various Locations

A family having lunch under the fully bloomed 'Nagahime no Edohigan' cherry tree in Iida City.

'Nagahime no Edohigan' in Iida City in Full Bloom - Earliest flowering since 2013

The 'Nagahime no Edohigan,' a prefectural natural monument located on the grounds of the Iida City Museum in Ote-machi, Iida City, has reached full bloom. According to the city, the first bloom was confirmed on the 17th, the earliest since records began in 2013. On the 24th, a mild and fine day, the area was bustling with people enjoying the cherry blossoms.

Kohiganzakura Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom in Matsumoto City's Tatsumi no Niwa Park

In Matsumoto City's Ote 4-chome, the kohiganzakura cherry blossoms have started to bloom in 'Tatsumi no Niwa Park.' On the sunny day of the 24th, a few blossoms were interspersed with swelling pink buds on the branches.

The kohiganzakura cherry blossoms beginning to bloom in 'Tatsumi no Niwa Park.'

Compiled on a Digital Map

Clicking on a cherry blossom marker will display links to photos and articles. We also include information on places in Tokyo that Nagano residents are likely to visit often.

Shinshu Sakura Map

To read the full articles on Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital, registering for the 'Harutoku' (Spring Special) campaign is a great deal!

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital is running a 'Harutoku' campaign until May 11, where new paid members can get up to two months of digital access for free. If you register through the campaign, there are no cancellation fees, and no charges will be incurred even if you cancel during the free period.

For members who also subscribe to the print newspaper, the monthly digital fee is 800 yen. For digital-only members, the monthly fee is 3,500 yen. Normally, only the month of registration is free, but with the 'Harutoku' campaign, the following month will also be free. Please take this opportunity to try Shinmai Digital.

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