Akagi Senbonzakura, Gunma

#cherryblossom25 “Senbonzakura” means “a thousand cherry trees,” and Akagi Senbonzakura lives up to the name. This Gunma gem has two distinct vibes — a forested cherry blossom tunnel that feels like you’re walking through a sakura cathedral, and a massive field of bright yellow rapeseed flowers stretching out beside it. The contrast is unreal. I came early in the morning and had the place nearly to myself — mist rising off the fields, blossoms just starting to open in soft light. It’s the kind of place where you don’t need music or apps, just take slow steps and breathe it in. I ended up staying for a mini food festival they were holding, tried miso skewers and sakura mochi while sitting under the trees. It was low-key perfect. My photo with the pink-and-yellow landscape got featured on a local page via #cherryblossom25 — and totally deserves it.