Minakami Hanamiyama|A photo spot to enjoy the spring scenery of Hanamomo, azalea, and Suwa Gorge in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture

Minakami Hanamiyama|A photo spot to enjoy the spring scenery of Hanamomo, azalea, and Suwa Gorge in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture

Enjoy the spring scenery of a mountain village decorated with Hanamomo and azaleas at Minakami Hanamiyama

Minakami Hanamiyama is a flower spot located on the east side of Suwakyo Bridge near Kohinata, Minakami Town, Tone County, Gunma Prefecture. In spring, weeping cherry blossoms, Japanese apricots, azaleas, and other flowers adorn the slopes, creating a gentle floral scene that is typical of a mountain village. The Jomo Shimbun introduces the area as "Hanamiyama," commonly known as "Hanamiyama," located east of the Suwakyo Bridge, where weeping cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, and Japanese apricot trees are planted.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing this scene is to take advantage of the difference in color between Hanamomo and azalea to express the overlapping spring colors spreading over the mountainside. Hanamomo (Japanese apricot) tends to produce soft shades of red and pink, while azalea tends to produce deep pinks and clear reds, so including both in the picture will create a rhythm in the photo.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 165 Kohinata, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma
subject Azalea, cherry blossom
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot None
Restroom None

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on May 10, 2026.

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