From the Middle Ages (5 to 600 years ago), ”Ichihatsu” is a type of iris which has been cultivated as ornamental plant. It is called “Ichihatsu” (meaning the first beginning) for earliest blooming.
It is called “Ooka-sai (Cherry blossoms Festival)”.
The main event is a parade of a shrine. It is held on April 10 every year.
The garden of Heian-jingu Shrine is really fantastic with “Sakura”(cherry blossoms).
It is lighted up and is fantastic with cherry blossoms. Legend has it that the guardian of this pond is a fema
The beautiful red approach to Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine. The blooming period is about a week within from mid Apr