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Last Updated December 28, 2023
Totsuka Ward's famous "Kashiogawa Cherry Blossom Tree" is
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It has been connected by a lot of people.
Flower of the ward "Sakura"
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the constituency system, cherry blossoms were selected as a result of recruiting “flowers and trees in the ward that remain impressive” to determine the “Flowers of Totsuka Ward”. Among them, there were many people who said "Sakura of Kashio River". The most common one is Yoshino cherry tree, but the first cherry tree that tells spring to the Kashio River is Okamezakura. It can be found on both sides of Totsuka Station and downstream between Takashimabashi Bridge. You can also see a variety of cherry blossoms.
Kashiwao River Walking Map "Kashiogawa Sakura Monogatari"
The Kashiwao River Cherry Blossom Story (PDF: 8,996KB) (PDF: 8,996KB) (PDF: 8,996KB) (PDF: 8,996KB) (PDF: 8,996KB), which introduces the history of cherry blossom trees, a symbol of Totsuka Ward.
It is available at the Totsuka Ward Office 93 and other facilities in the ward, so when you stop by Totsuka Ward, be sure to enjoy the cherry blossom trees with the Kashiwaogawa Sakura Monogatari.
Kashio River and History
The Kashio River is a second-class river with a length of about 11 km from the junction of the Akuwa River and Hirato Nagatanikawa in Kashiwao-cho, Totsuka-ku to the junction of Sakaigawa in Fujisawa City. The basin area is about 84 km2, and it is the second largest in Yokohama.
This river was often flooded, as it used to be called a rampant river. Full-scale river renovation was carried out in 1980 as a flood control measure, and maintenance is underway to cope with a rainfall of 50 mm per hour in the basin.
In addition, in the section from Kashiwao Bridgestone on the upstream side to the Sakae Ward Iijima Bridge, there is a promenade that is a green hydrophilic space that utilizes river management passages. There are plazas and event stages using embankments and high water floors, making it a relaxing space where you can enjoy recreation on the waterside.
※Information on rivers in the city can be viewed from rivers in the city.
It is a famous cherry blossom spot since the Edo period.
The cherry blossoms in the Kashio River have a long history and can be traced back to the Ansei period. From Taisho to the early Showa period, stunning cherry blossom tunnels were lined up on both banks from Totsuka Station to Ofuna, making it known as one of the best cherry blossom spots in the Kanto region. Since then, logging and new tree planting have been repeated due to wars and renovations have been repeated.
At present, about 350 cherry trees exist on the Kashiogawa Promenade in the ward, most of which are Yoshino cherry trees. In addition, Oshimazakura, Yamazakura, etc. have been confirmed.
Many of the existing cherry trees were planted in the Showa era, and there is concern that the vigor will decline, fallen trees, and broken branches due to aging and disease damage. In order to pass on the Kashiwao River Cherry Blossom Tree, which is a representative landscape of Totsuka Ward, will continue to consider ways to restore cherry blossoms in conservation.
This is the venue for the Tozuka Cherry Blossom Festival
In Kashio River, the Tozuka Cherry Blossom Festival has been held every year since 1957 in April, when cherry blossoms bloom. Along with the song of `` Tozuka Kumin Hayashi '', in addition to the `` Hanami Odori Parade '' from Totsuka Station to Asahicho Street, Kashio River Tsutsumi, and Kashio River riverbed, as well as local performing arts such as drum performances at the Kashio River riverbed. I am.
| Main Events | |
|---|---|
| 1856 （1856） | Planting trees to commemorate the repair of the embankment damaged by heavy rain Deaded in the Meiji era |
| 1868 （1868） | Tree planting between Asahi Bridge and Takashima Bridge |
| 1908 （1908） | Deforestation of levee |
| 1910 （1910） | In commemoration of the completion of the renovation work, 2,000 seedlings and 50 large trees were planted. 4km long cherry blossom tunnel (lined trees on both sides of the road) |
| Early Showa Period （1926～） | It becomes one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in the Kanto region. There are as many as 50 teahouses each year. |
| 1944 （1944） | All felling for fuel and wood. |
| 1952 （1952） | Tree planting 2,000 Yoshino cherry tree saplings for a total of 6 km |
| 1957 （1957） | Cherry Blossom Festival begins |
| 1961 （1961） | Forthy tree planting in between cherry blossoms |
| 1976-1980 （1976～1980） | Of the 700 existing 700 trees due to renovation work, 450 were cut down, and 350 Wakagi trees for 10 years were planted. |
| Showa 58-5 （1983～1993） | Promenade maintenance |
The Kashiwao River Cherry Blossom Viewing and Future
In Totsuka Ward, there are people who work to protect the cherry blossoms and connect them to the future.
Details of the activities can be found on the Tozuka Sakura Saver page (external site).
Kashiwao River and cherry blossom trees in the town planning plan
In "Tozuka Town Development" (city planning master plan ward plan)
For realization of goal of town development, we raise five approaches that should be prioritized for the time being. In one of them, "Creating a River, Town, and Cherry Blossom Landscapes," theTotsuka Ward aims to create a comfortable urban space that is typical of Tozuka.
"Town development of Tozuka" (ward plan)
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Totsuka Ward General Affairs Department Ward Administration Promotion Division
Phone: 045-866-8321
Phone: 045-866-8321
Fax: 045-862-3054
Email address: to-kusei@city.yokohama.jp
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