{"id":1365,"date":"2016-02-19T07:10:21","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T22:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2024-05-20T12:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T03:12:17","slug":"cherry-blossoms-ogi-park-saga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/cherry-blossoms-ogi-park-saga\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Blossoms in Ogi Park, Saga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Ogi Park in Saga prefecture is well worth a visit when the cherry blossoms (sakura) are in full bloom. Ogi City is just 18 minutes by train from Saga City on the Karatsu line. It\u2019s a city famous for Ogi Youkan \u2013 a sweet bean paste. The city is quiet and has some beautiful sights outside the park, such as the Kiyomizu falls further north in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although called a city, Ogi is more of a countryside town surrounded by beautiful nature, and has a peaceful atmosphere. Ogi is said to have been known as \u201clittle Kyoto\u201d and much like Kyoto, it is a great place to see the traditional side of Japan. Unlike Kyoto though, it isn\u2019t one of the top tourist destinations which makes it an ideal place to visit if you would like to see a lesser known part of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The park itself is only a five minute walk away from Ogi station. Entry is free and it is open all day and night. By night, it is lit up for night time viewing. Parking is also available and there are entrances at various points around the park. As you approach, you are greeted by a view of cherry blossom trees that stretch throughout and surround the park.<\/p>\n\n\n