Japan’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Tree | Miharu Takizakura Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN

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The world's most beautiful tree is a 1,000 year old Japanese Sakura - Cherry Blossom tree. The Benizakura variety or "Pink Weeping" Sakura changes colors in spring from pink to white. This tree is on a hill, easy to see. The town has made a path around it to see every angle. In the fall, resident volunteers ready it for the winter snows so it's not damaged. It's the symbol of the town and of Japan itself, the perfect sakura tree.
MAP: goo.gl/maps/AaqDADnk9nboxfc99
URL: Official Visitor Info & Live Cam (Japanese with Google Translation) miharukoma.com/experience/183
00:00 Start
00:48 Flying above the Tree
02:25 History of Miharu Takizakura
04:26 Sakura Tree on Manhole Covers
05:06 What's Special about it?
05:32 Japan's 3 Great Cherry Blossom Trees
06:01 Festival Street Food
08:35 Miharu Takizakura at Night
#onlyinjapan #cherryblossom #三春滝桜

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  • @kezbot2
    @kezbot2 Жыл бұрын

    A 1000 year old sakura tree surely has to be the world's most beautiful! 😍🌸🌸🌸

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    Surely! The Japanese Cherry Blossom is considered the “most beautiful” and this is the most beautiful of them all so … it’s not a stretch to call this the most beautiful in the world!

  • @raymondcenteno5835
    @raymondcenteno5835 Жыл бұрын

    If only the tree could tell stories of everything it has been able to witness over its 1000 year life so far. And it's amazing how much pride Japanese have with their cherry blossoms. And how much they care for the trees.

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    I know! Instead of becoming a book, it should write one! But there’d be many chapters on rough winters - and I think before the Edo period, the tree had it much tougher than now. Records before 1600s are hard to find, just enough references to validate it’s over 1000 years - but it would take double the time to explain it. If only trees could talk, I want that interview!

  • @Del-Lebo

    @Del-Lebo

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed! After my first viewing of the video, I had a mental flood thinking and visualizing that exact idea!!! It made me happy/proud cry!!!!

  • @AlexialexisD

    @AlexialexisD

    Жыл бұрын

    wow ! so amazing😍😎

  • @MrNajibrazak

    @MrNajibrazak

    Жыл бұрын

    i was thinking about it and all i can thought of was blood flowing, the immense amount of blood spewed throughout history. Even as a Japanese myself the thought of living through the era of the past 1000 years is quite frightful. History aside this tree is in a class of its own, the tree among trees. It is highly revered and to me personally, i do not see it as a tree anymore. it is old enough to manifest itself into a spirit. it is something sacred to many Japanese, not just a beautiful tree or a tourist attraction which the idea itself is offensive for something many hold sacred. It is a sacred tree to us.

  • @deanzaZZR
    @deanzaZZR Жыл бұрын

    The tree is lovely of course, but I was truly moved by the social dimension, the community's emotional connection to the tree and how the community voluntarily looks after the cherry tree.

  • @jason_from_canada
    @jason_from_canada Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful tree and a beautifully told story John. Seeing how it looks in the sun, cloud and at night really captured it's everchanging moods. Wonderful job capturing this ancient and majestic tree. That walnut mochi looked oishii! Loved your enthusiastic showing of the sakura manhole covers, great fun! 😋🌳🌸🌸👍

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, if it didn’t expires in a week, I’d send it to Canada 🇨🇦 that mochi had so much flavor! I’d have to go to the factory and send it direct from Fukushima for it to work or drive it back to Tokyo same day … not a bad challenge! 😋 for June!

  • @CameraGuy19
    @CameraGuy1910 ай бұрын

    That old man played in the tree when they were children, imagine how much emotions and nostalgia they have for the tree growing up side by side with it.

  • @lainiesmajovits3754
    @lainiesmajovits3754 Жыл бұрын

    All your videos are wonderful, but this one is special. Your unique view of Japan brings joy to all of your subscribers!

  • @carolineindacityphx
    @carolineindacityphx Жыл бұрын

    I can feel your love for this tree, John. I love the many faces of the tree but I think it is magical at night when we see it lit. It gives the illusion of being illuminated from within each blossom. Thank you for featuring this magnificent tree. Certainly the most beautiful tree in the world ❤️

  • @jkoadventures7401
    @jkoadventures7401 Жыл бұрын

    Everything about this--video, cinematography, music, narration--is perfect and gorgeous! Beautiful work! Thank you very much for this jewel! 😍💞💕💕

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! To make an episode about just one tree was something I really wanted to do - a reason to come to Miharu, see something larger than all of us, something my great great grand children could experience. With this video, I was there in 2023 and they’ll be there in perhaps 2093 💕

  • @jkoadventures7401

    @jkoadventures7401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onlyinjapan Beautiful!💞

  • @Del-Lebo

    @Del-Lebo

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!!! John is epic!!!!

  • @dukejpn
    @dukejpn Жыл бұрын

    I've been there in 2019 and this is something else. First, while you drive from the nearest interchange to Takizakura, you'll see a number of massive cherry trees just along the road. You will be definitely surprised and touched with the trees. And when you meet Takizakura finally, you can't stop smiling with tears. I promise.

  • @Svenja_Schaefer
    @Svenja_Schaefer3 ай бұрын

    I would love to see that beautiful old Sakura! 😍

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool to have that nice Cherry Blossom tree in Japan especially in spring . Here in California, our favorite trees are the giant Sequoias and it's beautiful year round . General Sherman is around 2200 years old🌲

  • @Soul_PredatorYT
    @Soul_PredatorYT Жыл бұрын

    I really love how you present things in the video and also not to forget that your voice is soothing and fits so perfectly in the videos. Thank you so much for presenting Japan in this way ❤

  • @andystaxes9811
    @andystaxes9811 Жыл бұрын

    Yes... It is probably the most beautiful tree in the world because my favorite tree is the weeping willow. And this one looks just like that... Except all in pink or white depending....

  • @kumaonrain7955
    @kumaonrain7955 Жыл бұрын

    This is the kind of episode I love to see on this channel. This, the melody road, kodo, the station cleaning staff. Can't wait to see more of these.

  • @minghueileong
    @minghueileong Жыл бұрын

    That Sakura tree is definitely one of a kind!

  • @UFOBobTV
    @UFOBobTV Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tree. Stunning videography, especially the night shots. Fascinating history. Thanks for another great episode.

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ٩(^‿^)۶ I’m so glad this one was enjoyable.

  • @hellohi821
    @hellohi821 Жыл бұрын

    Great age and great beauty are wonderfully together in that tree. Thanks for the video! 👍

  • @impascab
    @impascab Жыл бұрын

    High quality work as usual John. I'm always learning when watching your channel, and dreaming of my next trip to Japan ! ✌

  • @sayam4707
    @sayam4707 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is beautiful! Shidarezakura has never been my favorite, but this one is different. It is in its own class! I liked that you talked about having difference color/faces every season. That is one of favorite thing about Japan, having distinctive four seasons. If I have a chance to visit Japan during Sakura season, this is now on my list to visit. Thanks for the video, John! 今まで見たしだれ桜の中で一番きれいですねぇ。春だけでなく、四季それぞれの顔が違うということを紹介してくれて、なかなか面白かったです。きっちりと四季があるというのは、日本独特で、私は日本のすごくいいところと見ています。この時期に日本へ行くことがあったら、ぜひこの滝桜を見に行ってみたいと思います。ビデオシェア感謝です!!

  • @filippoBTV
    @filippoBTV2 ай бұрын

    This is another amazing video John, thank you very much 😉

  • @junjunjunjun__
    @junjunjunjun__ Жыл бұрын

    福島の三春滝桜 来ていただきありがとうございます! 大迫力の三春滝桜 皆さんもぜひ!

  • @defunctchannel942
    @defunctchannel942 Жыл бұрын

    This was great! I wish I could have that kind of karaage on a stick though

  • @norcaljb2649
    @norcaljb26493 ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a top contender for the 'Most Beautiful Tree in the World'! I vote *Yes*!

  • @xyanide1986
    @xyanide1986 Жыл бұрын

    That 3000 year tree looks intense too. When looking at old things I always take a moment to imagine all the events it saw and also survived, 1000 years is mind boggling.

  • @trevorstockwell8290
    @trevorstockwell8290 Жыл бұрын

    Truly beautiful and breathtaking. I've never seen something so gorgeous. 1000 years is impressive

  • @rainerlovesjapan9468
    @rainerlovesjapan9468 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work John💙🎌🌸

  • @kisabeck9184
    @kisabeck918411 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. I think one of the reasons everyone loves it besides watching it change throughout the seasons is that it has endured. Every generation tries to modernize it's surroundings and this tree has seen it all and still stays roughly the same. Of course, with a little help from us humans. I too would love to hear it's story of watching time pass and what it's witnessed. Thanks John for showing us this. 🥰

  • @meganfrank183
    @meganfrank183 Жыл бұрын

    For the Sakura tree being 1000 years old, there's no doubt that it sure looks stunningly beautiful. 🌸🌸🌸🌸

  • @soldum_squash
    @soldum_squash2 ай бұрын

    滝桜を紹介してくださり、ありがとうございます。 もう随分と実物を見ていませんが、今年もよく咲いてくれたねと言いたいです。 滝桜以外にも、三春町には樹齢100年以上の桜の木がたくさんあるので、ぜひチェックしてみてください。

  • @user-ze3wl4vn7b
    @user-ze3wl4vn7b Жыл бұрын

    I never really stopped to think about what was the most beautiful tree in the world, but you did a good job convincing me it's this one!

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s worth going up to see in the spring. I’ll go again, to visit an old friend 🌳 unlike my other friends, I’ll always know where this one is 😂

  • @playedit0ut290
    @playedit0ut290 Жыл бұрын

    Really impressive sight and cherry blossom tree.

  • @michaelsasano8622
    @michaelsasano8622 Жыл бұрын

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I can only imagine how wonderful it looks up close and personal. It has a very majestic feel just from looking at it through your video. Thank you so much for sharing this John! Magnificent!

  • @moncilu
    @moncilu Жыл бұрын

    Of course there are lots of beautiful trees in the world, probably more so than this one. But what makes it special here is that in its hometown and in Japan, enough people see and recognise its beauty, they value and cherish and celebrate it. Generations of people looked after it. People travel hours just to see it, a tree. That's what makes it beautiful.

  • @RedZ1900
    @RedZ1900 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful history

  • @marcusosborne3503
    @marcusosborne3503 Жыл бұрын

    It's such an amazing story. I can see the total love and appreciation all have had for this beautiful tree. It's on my list of the must-see when i go to Japan :-)

  • @Aintnobodygottimetodomath
    @Aintnobodygottimetodomath Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, John ! What a tree !!!

  • @spinncook7402
    @spinncook7402 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful! 😮

  • @teresa_davis
    @teresa_davis Жыл бұрын

    That’s really beautiful. The tree takes on so many different appearances as it changes colors..and as the light hits it differently.. and the age of this tree!..thank you for the history behind it!..Really enjoyed it! 😊

  • @frankmacleod2565
    @frankmacleod25652 ай бұрын

    we will all grow old and die, and this tree will still be here getting visitors after we're all gone

  • @bakaichigo
    @bakaichigo Жыл бұрын

    So pretty! I didn't know there were three of these grand trees and that they were all different varieties of Sakura! Wow :D Thank you for sharing with us :)

  • @kochichris
    @kochichris Жыл бұрын

    Best shades of sakura🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊

  • @KasunTalwatta
    @KasunTalwatta Жыл бұрын

    You have a knack for good story telling.

  • @Snowkitty1424
    @Snowkitty1424 Жыл бұрын

    That truly is the most beautiful tree in the world, Great job John can't wait for another video! 😍🥰🌸🌸🌸

  • @Og-Judy
    @Og-Judy Жыл бұрын

    Very cool!👍🏻

  • @anantnarayandash4629
    @anantnarayandash4629 Жыл бұрын

    As always, amazing video narration, direction and photography

  • @thepowerstation2702
    @thepowerstation2702 Жыл бұрын

    "🎶 Could you be the most beautiful tree 🎄 in the world? 🎶" 😉 Sorry Prince and his estate I couldn't help it!!!

  • @stacyscooby8488
    @stacyscooby8488 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tree Sakura is my favorite flower 🌸

  • @Del-Lebo
    @Del-Lebo Жыл бұрын

    For so many years, you really capture the magic of Japan!! This documentary made my cry with joy and love for the nature and people who cherish it. Then the food!?!? Yum...And at night, that tree is even more awe inspiring! In my mind's eye I could see folks 100-300+ years ago celebrating the tree as your photo showed. What a temple of nature's wonder. As always, you make great videos!!!!

  • @asuranrocks
    @asuranrocks Жыл бұрын

    your narration is top notch, so easy on the ear

  • @srpk_khin
    @srpk_khin Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful!!!

  • @thelonelyamazonian7039
    @thelonelyamazonian7039 Жыл бұрын

    ✨Beautiful.💫 Thank You! 🦋 Peace & Love 💙✌️🇬🇧

  • @malakangel9322
    @malakangel932211 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Malakangel! ٩(^‿^)۶

  • @ludwigrx
    @ludwigrx Жыл бұрын

    So cool to see John using a 360 camera.

  • @cmcdougall808
    @cmcdougall808 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John for another amazing video from Japan!

  • @TheBradylands
    @TheBradylands Жыл бұрын

    It is so beautiful and a delight to see

  • @charcomojado
    @charcomojado Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful trees. Thanks John for documenting this.

  • @REVIEWSONTHERUN
    @REVIEWSONTHERUN Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful indeed. Wonderful work as always. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

  • @ophelia620
    @ophelia620 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful tree!! I love your videos . Always informative, entertaining, and fun!

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Жыл бұрын

    That's quite a beautiful spot, thank you for sharing.

  • @MyRocx
    @MyRocx Жыл бұрын

    Wow such a beautiful tree. Thanks another snapshot into Japan's culture.

  • @rkcpmr5991
    @rkcpmr5991 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing such a blessing and beautiful tree

  • @tamalpias
    @tamalpias Жыл бұрын

    I love these types of videos John!

  • @Bakapooru
    @Bakapooru Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. You just added another two places for me to visit.

  • @janicelynn3787
    @janicelynn3787 Жыл бұрын

    I am glad there something on this earth so captivating

  • @nirsommer
    @nirsommer Жыл бұрын

    I visited koriyama a few years back during Hanami season and met a really nice couple, they drove me to see this tree. It's a really great memory

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a short drive from Koriyama, a lot of people visiting came from there.

  • @CraftsBayou
    @CraftsBayou3 ай бұрын

    @onlyinjapan John, I love this video! Such a touching interview and amazing old photos. You even got the hanami foods in there! So inspiring. 🌸🫶🏽🌸

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’m so glad you watched this episode and enjoyed it 🌸 ^_^

  • @angelicamason1650
    @angelicamason1650 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John. I really enjoy your videos. I planning a trip to Japan next year. Greetings from Australia.

  • @jc2333
    @jc233310 ай бұрын

    Beautiful cherry blossom tree.

  • @Itami95
    @Itami95 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @creek2276
    @creek2276 Жыл бұрын

    this episode was really fun!! the manhole adventure made me smile !! :)

  • @gusgus2539
    @gusgus2539 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @gewglesux
    @gewglesux Жыл бұрын

    Another great Job John.!!! Thanks!!

  • @BeefyKeithy
    @BeefyKeithy Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that every video you do, you always incorporate nearby food to some degree

  • @Lil-Britches
    @Lil-Britches Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. ❤❤🎉 this is a great video John.

  • @onlyinjapan

    @onlyinjapan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @czarodzi9967
    @czarodzi9967 Жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful tree! I finally found a good nursery to source a Kwanzan cherry tree for my front yard, i hope in 999 years it looks this good!

  • @jaredsharethealoha
    @jaredsharethealoha Жыл бұрын

    懐かしい。I haven’t seen cherry blossoms for over 12 years. Great history and cool that it changes from pink to white. Awesome video Mahalo

  • @nowifi8063
    @nowifi806311 ай бұрын

    I always love Japan’s appreciation of natural beauty

  • @hritesh7

    @hritesh7

    10 ай бұрын

    And india appreciating cringe movies and boring society except north east india.

  • @heroino89
    @heroino89 Жыл бұрын

    This deserves millions of views! Such a beautiful view!

  • @tomokotomoko
    @tomokotomoko Жыл бұрын

    Yes! The most beautiful sakura tree in Japan! 😃 I really like the timelapse & interview part in this video!👏Great video!! 😊

  • @christieuyehara9212
    @christieuyehara9212 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing this to us. It is truly a treasure the history it could tell. The picture of the past was great. I also take pictures of the man hole covers when in Japan that one is amazing. Thank you again for the great content. Take care aloha 🌸

  • @renedugarte3898
    @renedugarte3898 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done John! I have been following your channel, especially when you show your journalism skills.

  • @Tallgirlsrock
    @Tallgirlsrock5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! 🩷🌸🤍

  • @astroboy3507
    @astroboy3507 Жыл бұрын

    Truly AMAZING HISTORY!!!! 🙇🏼

  • @Golgibaby
    @Golgibaby Жыл бұрын

    So much reverence and beauty!

  • @WeyounSix
    @WeyounSix Жыл бұрын

    I love the appreciation of imperfect beauty in nature.

  • @Suede224
    @Suede224 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Especially when it’s lit up at night.

  • @sakurapablo671
    @sakurapablo671 Жыл бұрын

    A perfect icon to be protected! ❤❤❤❤ that’s why I still love Japan. Even though I’ve never been able to visit, hope I’ll be able to go.

  • @metalslug38
    @metalslug38 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video. Can you please do more videos on japans forests, rivers, and mountains?

  • @okwrite7120
    @okwrite7120 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and all that street food has made me hungry.

  • @bophaneanglin
    @bophaneanglin11 ай бұрын

    Extremely beautiful tree! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shinyamato
    @shinyamato Жыл бұрын

    the most amazing sakura tree

  • @thecraigs8909
    @thecraigs8909 Жыл бұрын

    A king of all sakura trees 🌸🌸

  • @karenughoc2849
    @karenughoc2849 Жыл бұрын

    This tree is gorgeous

  • @BasHendriks
    @BasHendriks Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us this magnificent piece of Japan. A real shame that this is so beautifull such a short time. But now we can enjoy this when we want beacuse of your great effort in showing this tree on its best moments.

  • @robertcrist6059
    @robertcrist6059 Жыл бұрын

    When they kicked the lights on at dark, that was beautiful.

  • @jillmondt5398
    @jillmondt5398 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis Жыл бұрын

    Nice tree!

  • @textmachine09
    @textmachine09 Жыл бұрын

    You know when this man uploads a video you will instantly add what he features to your japan bucketlist.

  • @peehandshihtzu
    @peehandshihtzu Жыл бұрын

    What's awesome to ponder is the people who took care of the tree through the ages never got to experience it in is present glory but they clearly envisioned this for us... :)

  • @matttdb
    @matttdb Жыл бұрын

    Amazing history and documentation of the tree. Thank you for sharing this tree with us! Did you use any AI upscaling for the not so 4k footage?

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