満開の「桜仙峡（陸郷山桜）」の山桜　４K空撮動画　The glorious full bloom of mountain cherries at Ousenkyo (Rikugo)

満開の「桜仙峡（陸郷山桜）」の山桜　４K空撮動画　The glorious full bloom of mountain cherries at Ousenkyo (Rikugo)

#桜仙峡 #MountainSakura #陸郷山桜
小鳥がついばみ広げたといわれる陸郷山桜。”西の吉野東の陸郷”とも呼ばれています。
陸郷（りくごう）山桜の景観は、まさに「日本の春の原風景」と呼ぶにふさわしい絶景です。長野県池田町に位置する**桜仙峡（おうせんきょう）と呼ばれる一帯に、数千本にもおよぶ山桜（やまざくら）**が広がっています。

🌸 陸郷山桜の特徴と景観の魅力
自然に溶け込む山桜
　整備された並木道とは違い、山の斜面に野生のように咲く山桜が、まばらで奥行きのあるグラデーションを作ります。桜の薄紅色と、まだ芽吹きかけの木々の緑、残雪の北アルプスが背景となり、非常に立体感のある景観です。
標高差のある景観
　山肌に咲くため、下から見上げる構図や、反対に高台から見下ろす構図も楽しめます。場所によって表情が変わるのも魅力。
「桜仙峡」という名にふさわしい幻想性
　仙人が住んでいそうな静寂と幻想感があることから「桜仙峡」という名がつけられました。観光地化されすぎておらず、秘境のような趣きを感じられます。
時期は4月中旬〜下旬が見頃
　ソメイヨシノよりも遅咲きのため、全国の桜シーズンが終わった頃に満開を迎える穴場的存在です。
見下ろすように咲く桜は一面ピンク色に染まり、方向を変えると残雪の北アルプスが一望できます。

🏞️ The Enchanting Mountain Cherries of Rikugo – “The Yoshino of the East”
It is said that the wild mountain cherry trees of Rikugo were scattered and sown by little birds pecking at the hillsides—giving rise to a breathtaking spring landscape known as Sakura Senkyo (The Cherry Blossom Fairy Gorge). Located in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, this area is often called “Yoshino in the West, Rikugo in the East”, a nod to the iconic cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino.

🌸 What Makes Rikugo’s Mountain Cherry Blossoms So Special

A Harmony with Nature
Unlike neatly arranged rows of cherry trees, these wild mountain cherries bloom naturally across the slopes. Their soft pink petals blend with the fresh green of budding trees and the lingering snowcaps of the Northern Alps, creating a rich, multi-layered visual experience.

Scenery with Elevation and Depth
Because the blossoms stretch across hilly terrain, visitors can admire them both from below, looking up, and from above, looking down. The view transforms depending on the angle, offering new perspectives with every step.

The Mythical Aura of “Sakura Senkyo”
The name Sakura Senkyo, meaning “cherry blossom fairy gorge,” evokes a tranquil, almost mystical world. Untouched by heavy tourism, the area retains the serene atmosphere of a hidden sanctuary.

Best Time to Visit: Mid to Late April
These cherry trees bloom a little later than the common Somei Yoshino variety. As a result, they reach full bloom after most of Japan’s cherry blossom season has ended—making it a quiet, lesser-known gem for sakura lovers.

When viewed from above, the hills appear blanketed in pink, and from certain angles, the snowy peaks of the Northern Alps come into full view, adding to the majesty of this unforgettable springtime scene.

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