<p>At this park you can have a picnic under a canopy of cherry blossoms.</p>

At this park you can have a picnic under a canopy of cherry blossoms. (Photo: Radica Sooknarine)

Mikamine Park Revisited for Hanami

One of Sendai's hanami hotspots

Radica Sooknarine Mar 22, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>At this park you can have a picnic under a canopy of cherry blossoms.</p>

<p>There are some extremely tall trees in this park.</p>

<p>The pink of the cherry blossoms against a brilliant blue sky is quite a sight.</p>

<p>It's an excellent location for a picnic.</p>

<p>As the branches slightly flutter in the wind, they seem to beckon to you to draw nearer.</p>

<p>There are a few of the trees with drooping branches.</p>

<p>Looking up.</p>

<p>You can easily spend an entire day here. The sun throws golden rays on the flowers as it slowly sets.</p>

<p>The trees are just covered in blooms</p>

<p>A panoramic view of the city</p>

<p>A sight to behold!</p>

<p>Even with the glare of the sun, it's a lovely sight.</p>

<p>Near or far, they are a beauty!</p>

<p>Flowers, flowers everywhere!</p>

<p>An excellent way to relax on a weekend.</p>

<p>Just look at that beauty!</p>

<p>There are so many trees that you'll always have a backdrop of more trees each time you stop to admire the flowers.</p>

<p>A grand show of elegance and beauty!</p>

<p>An absolutely fantastic place to enjoy hanami!</p>

Easily accessed from Nagamachiminami Station by bus or foot, Mikamine Park is one of the hanami hot-spots in Sendai. Unlike other hanami areas, this is a family park with a large play area where kids and adults alike can run around and have fun. Located on a hill, this spot gives a commanding view of the surrounding area. There is a variety of cherry blossom trees here and they differ not only in color, but also in height. There are no food stalls around, but it's a wonderful place for a picnic. Just imagine being sprawled out under one of those trees laden with flowers, sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying a good book. What better way to spend a weekend?

Radica Sooknarine

Radica Sooknarine @radica.sooknarine

I currently teach English in Sendai City. Whenever possible, I seek out adventures in this enchanting country.