Funaoka Castle Ruins Park

The Funayama Castle Ruins Park in Shibata-cho is the remains of the castle built by Harada Muneshige, a retainer of Date Masamune. It has high historical value and is loved by many tourists. In the park, there are thousands of cherry blossoms, which have been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites, as well as seasonal flowers and illuminations. From the mountaintop, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Shiroishi River Embankment, the Thousand Cherry Blossoms, and the Zao Mountain Range. It's a charming place where you can feel the history and enjoy the beauty of nature.

At Funayoka Castle Ruins Park in Shibata Town, 1,300 Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, creating a mountain of cherry blossoms. This park, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots, is bustling with tourists in the spring. In addition, visitors can enjoy various flowers throughout the seasons, such as hydrangeas in early summer and spider lilies in autumn. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Zao and the Pacific Ocean, making it a wonderful spot that combines natural beauty and historical value. Why not come and see the beautiful cherry blossom trees that fascinate visitors?

In early summer, the Funayama Castle Ruins Park boasts over 4,500 beautiful hydrangea bushes in full bloom. This mountain castle, built by a vassal of the Date clan, is also recognized as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. The park, known as the setting of the novel "Momi no Ki wa Nokotta," offers more than 30 varieties of hydrangeas that have been carefully cultivated by local residents. Even on rainy days, the flowers emit a beautiful radiance and there are always new discoveries to be made, such as the view from the slope car.

The Funayama Castle Ruins Park in Shibata-cho offers breathtaking views from the site of the former castle where the Peace Kannon stands. This Kannon statue, erected by Mr. Tokusaburo Noguchi in memory of his late wife and for world peace, is 24 meters high and also serves as an observation deck. With its magnificent views overlooking the Zao Mountain Range and historical significance, it's beloved by many tourists. In spring, it's also famous as a cherry blossom spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites. It's a charming place where you can feel the beauty of nature and history.

Funaoka Castle Ruins Park is a famous spot in Shibata Town where you can enjoy beautiful nature throughout the seasons. Approximately 1,300 cherry blossoms bloom in full, painting the entire mountain in cherry blossom colors, providing a breathtaking view in the spring. In early summer, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as hydrangeas, and in the fall, you can see the autumnal flowers such as spider lilies. In addition, there is an observation deck at the mountaintop where you can overlook the Zao mountain range. Refresh your mind and body at this park with high historical value.