Cherry Blossoms Still in Full Bloom at Koganei Park

Yaezakura in Full Bloom 🌸 Koganei Park Yaezakura Viewing Guide (Mid to Late April) 🌸 🌸✨ Koganei Park, spanning about 80 hectares, is home to approximately 1,300 to 1,400 cherry blossom trees, including over 50 to 60 varieties such as Yamazakura, Somei Yoshino, Satonishiki, and Oshima-zakura. 🌳 Yaezakura (Late-Blooming Varieties) Among them, late-blooming varieties like "Yae Beni Shidare" (Kanzan), Fugenzo, and Yanagizakura make their appearance from early to late April each year, extending the cherry blossom season by nearly two months. 🌸 🌸✨ Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Areas "Sakura no Niwa" (Western Hill of the Park) – Rich in varieties, mainly featuring Satonishiki and Yaezakura. 🌸 Edo-Tokyo Building Garden Plaza – Enjoy the charming architecture and tea ceremony experiences. 🏡 🌳 Tamagawa Josui Riverbank – The perfect spot for photos with cherry blossoms reflected in the flowing water. 🌊 Transportation from Shinjuku 🚇 🌳 Shinjuku → Musashikoganei Take the JR Chuo Line Rapid (Takao·Otsuki direction) from Shinjuku Station, arriving directly at Musashikoganei Station in about 20 minutes. 🚆 🌸✨ Musashikoganei Station → Koganei Park By Bus: Take the Seibu Bus (bound for Koganei Park·Building Garden) from the North Exit. The ride takes about 5 minutes to reach the park entrance. 🚌 🌸✨ On Foot: Walk straight along the main street in front of the station for about 1.5 km (a 20-minute walk). 🚶‍♂️ #SpringSwap #FlowerReport 🌸✨