Shiroyama Park "Cherry blossoms and azaleas will welcome you"

Written by ShalomAA

Translated by A. Carnegie

10.3.2020 (Re:4.3.2022)

Shiroyama Park is located in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. To the north you can see the Kirishima mountain range, to the south the kinkō bay and Sakurajima.

This park is located on a hill 192m high, it has 30,000 trees planted of approximately 34 types. In April of each year, the cherry blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom. It is so popular that people from other towns also come to enjoy a relaxing day.

　1. About 550 cherry trees are in full bloom

　2. Spectacular view from the observatory

　3. The 30,000 azaleas bloom in April

　4. Wonderful view from the Kokubu plain

　5. Various facilities to enjoy the day

1. Every April, about 550 cherry trees are in full bloom

Shiroyama Park has around 550 cherry plants, 470 Yoshino cherry plants (Somei Yoshino), 30 Yae cherry trees (Yaezakura) and 50 mountain cherry trees (Yamazakura). The park is spacious and has a beautiful pasture that makes it pleasant to share a delicious lunch with family or friends.

2. Spectacular view that you can enjoy from the observatory

It is normal to observe the cherry blossoms sitting on the grass while sharing a meal with family or friends, but Shiroyama Park also has a 35m tall observatory (a 6-story building) with an elevator. From this observatory you can enjoy a complete panorama of the 550 cherry plants, as well as the contrast between the sky, Sakurajima, Kinko Bay and cherry blossoms.

Observatory Fee

Primary and secondary students	50 yenes
University students / general	100 yenes

3. The 30,000 azaleas bloom in April!

In addition to the 550 cherry plants, there are also around 30,000 azaleas of three different types that decorate the park: “Satsuki Kurume”, “Shin Miyama” and “Hirado”. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the azaleas with their colors adds a colorful touch to the park. The 30,000 azaleas along with the cherry trees offer a unique environment for taking amazing photographs.

4. Wonderful view from the Kokubu plain!

A magnificent view from the Kokubu plain! In good weather, the sun reflects off Kinko Bay. The sun’s rays make it look resplendent, forming a wonderful landscape along with the cherry blossoms and Sakurajima elevated at the bottom of the bay.

5. Various facilities to enjoy the day

Within the park, there are facilities such as a children’s plaza, outdoor stages, a 1,350m karting circuit, a Ferris wheel, a 9-hole golf course with artificial grass, a 100m long roller slide, etc. It is a park where you can enjoy with family or friends, it also has a large free parking lot that makes it even more popular.

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