母智丘, Hillside park in Miyakonojō, Japan.
The Mochio Hills extend across western Miyakonojō, rising to 288 meters with andesite formations from the Neogene period.
The park features a 2-kilometer cherry tree avenue that earned recognition as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing locations.
The Mochio Shrine sits at 240 meters elevation, serving as a central religious site where visitors ring bells following local traditions.
The park includes parking facilities for 50 vehicles, expanding to 300 spaces during cherry blossom season from late March to early April.
The hills contain 2,600 cherry trees of different varieties, including Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura, creating distinct seasonal landscapes.
Location: Miyakonojō
GPS coordinates: 31.75111,131.01139
Latest update: April 9, 2025 12:24
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