Wisteria Flower Tunnel, Kawachi Fuji Garden
Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Japan will mesmerize you with its spectacular views. The garden is glimpse of Japanese love for beauty and architecture. The garden is situated in Kitakyushu city of Japan. It was established in 1977. It is a private garden, which has about 150 wisteria flowering plants of 20 different species. There are many eye catching sites in the garden like wisteria tunnel, wisteria domes and wisteria trellises, but the real crown of this garden is “Tunnel of Wisteria”. There are 2 wisteria tunnels, one 80 m long and the other one is 220m.
Wisteria is a plant which is very popular in Japan and is being cultivated by them through ages. The flowers are in full bloom during April and May, the experience of moving through this blossomed tunnel with multi-coloured flowers hanging from top is a real feel of heaven. Another feature of this garden is “Wisteria Festival” known as “Fuji Matsuri”. The festival is hosted on April 27-29 every year.
Sagano Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Sagano Bamboo Forest is another famous place in Japan for lover of nature. The forest id located in Arashiyama district, situated on west outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. This amazing natural site is very famous, as a route which is narrow passes through the forest of bambpp which surrounds the route from both sides. The long bamboo trees make a tunnel like structure.
The most exciting thing here in Sagano Forest is the sound produced by wind when it blows amongst the bamboos. The surprising fact is that this sound has been voted on as “one hudred must be preserved sounds of Japan” by Japanese Government. The forest covers an area of 16 square kilometres. Another beauty of the forest is the railing on the sides of the road, which is mad out of dry, old and fallen parts of bamboo. This area is an important destination right from the Heian Period (794-1185). The best experience to visit through the track of bamboo forest is early in the morning or late evening.
Tunnel of Maple Trees, Lake Kawaguchiko, Japan
This place is popular among tourist due to its eye-catching views near Mount Fuji, and the lake Kawaguchiko. The lake is situated few kilometres away from Fujikawaguchiko town. Its complete name is Lake Kawaguchi Momiji-kairo, where Momiji-kairo means (maple corridor). On the northern bank of the lake a considerable length of road has been covered with maple trees, famously known as “Tunnel of Maple”. The place when gets illuminated at night, along with Mount Fuji under the light of moon makes it a place one must see. River Nashi which also flows nearby has also covered with by 60 maple trees grown at both sides of it.
Ginkgo Tree Tunnel in Japan
The season of autumn turns Japan colourful with dazzling maple red and yellow ginkgo tree leaves. In Japan due to their love for nature and flowers the ginkgo trees are grown with a plan, they are not grown wildly. Meiji Jingu Gaien a place on western edge of Tokyo is famous for its ginkgo tree corridor. The corridor for walk is designed in the memory of Late emperor Meiji and is located in the outer garden of Meiji shrine. It is said that six ginkgo tree survived during the bombing of Hiroshima, and those trees are still alive, number of visitor come to see them. The Japanese see them as a symbol of survive “The Survivor”. Walking through this yellow golden tunnel gives a life memorable experience.
Sakura Tunnel Meguro and Naka-Meguro, Japan
Cherry blossom( Sakura) is Japan’s unofficial National Flower. A wide variety of cherry trees in Japan, most of which bloom just for few days in spring. The most famous Sakura tunnel area is the riverbanks near Naka-Meguro. More than 800 Sakura trees grow at the bank of River Meguro. The tree span is about 4 kilometers out of river’s 7.82 kilometers. This amazng span of Sakura tree converts the river side a real heaven view, especially at night. The area near from lkejiri-Ohashi station to Taikobashi, a place near to Meguro station is lighten up with paper lanterns, which transforms it into a stunning view. The Sakura trees at the bank of Naka-Meguro are lit up from April 1-10 every year. The Japanese term for this lightening of cherry blossom trees at night is known as “Yozakur”.
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