Located at the almost center of the Nirasaki terrace, in between Takeda area and Kita Miyaji area, is the one big round rising cherry blossom tree on top of Wanizuka.

Estimated to live 320 years, height 17m, trunk circumference 3.4m, length of branches 23m, is one of the Edo Prunus subhirtella Miq.

Wishing to go to Yatsugatake and the Southern Alps, those who visit are fascinated by the best view of mountains with remaining snow in the back.

Near by is the Takeda Hachiman shrine.
Takeda Hachiman shrine was built in year 822; the main inner shrine is said it was rebuilt by Takeda Shingen.

Takeda Hachiman shrine hall of worship.

At the main inner shrine is built inside woods that is located inside a thick dense forest; it gives you a feel of a very solemn atmosphere.

Takeda Hachiman shrine is a 5 minute walk from Wanizuka. Please come by if you happen to look at the cherry blossoms.

■Wanizuka cherry blossoms
Address： Yamanashi prefecture Nirasaki city, Kamiyama cho Kitamiya chi 624
Access ：A 20 minute drive from the Central automobile roadway Nirasaki IC, 15minute taxi
drive from JR Chuo Line Nirasaki station

■Takeda Hachiman shrine
Address： Yamanashi prefecture Nirasaki city, Kamiyama cho Kitamiya chi 1185
Access ：A 20 minute drive from the Central automobile roadway Nirasaki IC, 15minute taxi
drive from JR Chuo Line Nirasaki station