A Blooming Fairy Tale

#cherryblossom2024 A blooming fairy tale They say that on the shores of Lake Ichifusa grow the most photogenic cherries in all of Japan. When they drop their delicate pink petals on the water surface, it seems as if the lake is also blooming. How to get there The dam and lake can be reached from Kumamoto by car. From Fukuoka City (from Hakata Station), you can get to Kumamoto City by Kyushu Shinkansen. It is interesting More than 10,000 Japanese cherries grow in the vicinity of the lake. Sakura trees are illuminated on spring nights The Pink Forest More than 10,000 cherry trees grow around the artificial lake Itifusa. These places are recognized as the best for hanami — the traditional admiring of cherry blossoms. In the 1950s, a hydroelectric dam was built here with a height of almost 80 meters - and it is still working. A tall fountain beats in the middle of the lake. After sunset At night, the illumination of the trees turns on — a magical sight! During the cherry blossom season, as is customary in Japan, a festival is organized here: stalls with snacks and local treats, various entertainment events are held there. The guests of the holiday, frozen from the evening chill, will be happy to receive a cozy onsen nearby.