<p>Spring is not only about cherry blossoms. You can also find Japanese Quince and Golden Bells.</p>

Spring is not only about cherry blossoms. You can also find Japanese Quince and Golden Bells. (Photo: Radica Sooknarine)

Hanamiyama Park

Flowers, flowers, everywhere

Radica Sooknarine Apr 16, 2015 - ใช้เวลาอ่าน 1 นาที

<p>Spring is not only about cherry blossoms. You can also find Japanese Quince and Golden Bells.</p>

<p>The vibrant colors of spring</p>

<p>You can even find hyacinths here</p>

<p>Somei Yoshino. It is said that these were first cultivated during the Edo period in Tokyo</p>

<p>A field of gold with a backdrop of pink</p>

<p>One of my favorite spots. The whitish pink blossoms against the golden yellow background is fantastic!</p>

<p>Daffodils and cherry blossoms</p>

<p>Of course, the day isn't complete without a sakura ice cream</p>

<p>An endless arch of flowers and a carpet of petals.</p>

<p>Looks like paradise!</p>

<p>Japanese quince blossoms</p>

Every spring across Japan, crowds gather for the much anticipated hanami, or "flower viewing". While cherry blossoms are most popular, the warmth of spring paints the landscape in a pallet of colors with many different kinds of flowers. A short trip from Fukushima Station brings you to Hanamiyama Park--literally "Flower Viewing Mountain" Park. The place is huge and offers a wide range of flower viewing opportunities. Take a rest on some benches to take in the whole view, or stroll one of three walking courses (the longest is an hour) to take in all this flower paradise has to offer.

From Fukushima Station, take the #6 bus. a round-trip ticket costs 500 yen. Be mindful of when the last bus is or you may need a taxi or walk an hour back to the station.

Radica Sooknarine

Radica Sooknarine @radica.sooknarine

I currently teach English in Sendai City. Whenever possible, I seek out adventures in this enchanting country.