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

Пікірлер: 200

@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.

@kezbot2 Жыл бұрын

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

@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 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 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 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 Жыл бұрын

wow ! so amazing😍😎

@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.

@CameraGuy19 Жыл 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 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 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 ❤️

@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.

@jkoadventures7401 Жыл бұрын

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

@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 Жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapan Beautiful!💞

@Del-Lebo Жыл бұрын

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

@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 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!

@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🌲

@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.

@Svenja_Schaefer 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see that beautiful old Sakura! 😍

@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 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....

@norcaljb2649 4 ай бұрын

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

@hellohi821 Жыл бұрын

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

@minghueileong Жыл бұрын

That Sakura tree is definitely one of a kind!

@godzillaganja Жыл бұрын

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

@dogsavelives 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!！

@kisabeck9184 Жыл 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 Жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@defunctchannel942 Жыл бұрын

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

@trevorstockwell8290 Жыл бұрын

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

@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 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 😂

@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!

@playedit0ut290 Жыл бұрын

Really impressive sight and cherry blossom tree.

@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！

@rainerlovesjapan9468 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work John💙🎌🌸

@UFOBobTV Жыл бұрын

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

@onlyinjapan Жыл бұрын

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

@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! 😊

@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!!!!

@RedZ1900 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful history

@spinncook7402 Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful! 😮

@Snowkitty1424 Жыл бұрын

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

@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 :-)

@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.

@Aintnobodygottimetodomath Жыл бұрын

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

@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 Жыл бұрын

Best shades of sakura🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊

@Og-Judy Жыл бұрын

Very cool!👍🏻

@srpk_khin Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful!!!

@filippoBTV 3 ай бұрын

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

@gusgus2539 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@malakangel9322 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@onlyinjapan Жыл бұрын

Thank you Malakangel! ٩(^‿^)۶

@ludwigrx Жыл бұрын

So cool to see John using a 360 camera.

@cmcdougall808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you John for another amazing video from Japan!

@thepowerstation2702 Жыл бұрын

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

@tamalpias Жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos John!

@VerhoevenSimon Жыл бұрын

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

@charcomojado Жыл бұрын

Beautiful trees. Thanks John for documenting this.

@TheBradylands Жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful and a delight to see

@gewglesux Жыл бұрын

Another great Job John.!!! Thanks!!

@rkcpmr5991 Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing such a blessing and beautiful tree

@Itami95 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Tallgirlsrock 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful! 🩷🌸🤍

@MyRocx Жыл бұрын

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

@jc2333 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful cherry blossom tree.

@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!

@REVIEWSONTHERUN Жыл бұрын

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

@asuranrocks Жыл бұрын

your narration is top notch, so easy on the ear

@ophelia620 Жыл бұрын

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

@Bakapooru Жыл бұрын

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

@tomokotomoko Жыл бұрын

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

@jillmondt5398 Жыл бұрын

Lovely

@frankmacleod2565 4 ай бұрын

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

@creek2276 Жыл бұрын

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

@bophaneanglin Жыл бұрын

Extremely beautiful tree! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@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

@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.

@BeefyKeithy Жыл бұрын

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

@Golgibaby Жыл бұрын

So much reverence and beauty!

@anantnarayandash4629 Жыл бұрын

As always, amazing video narration, direction and photography

@CraftsBayou 5 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 5 ай бұрын

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

@thecraigs8909 Жыл бұрын

A king of all sakura trees 🌸🌸

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@textmachine09 Жыл бұрын

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

@oki_music Жыл бұрын

the bit where you chase manhole covers is great lol

@shinyamato Жыл бұрын

the most amazing sakura tree

@astroboy3507 Жыл бұрын

Truly AMAZING HISTORY!!!! 🙇🏼

@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... :)

@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 🌸

@heroino89 Жыл бұрын

This deserves millions of views! Such a beautiful view!

@angelicamason1650 Жыл бұрын

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

@janicelynn3787 Жыл бұрын

I am glad there something on this earth so captivating

@TheCyberMantis Жыл бұрын

Nice tree!

@karenughoc2849 Жыл бұрын

This tree is gorgeous

@katecoronel Жыл бұрын

seeing john enthusiastically run to each manhole is the cutest thing i’ve seen all day

@stacyscooby8488 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tree Sakura is my favorite flower 🌸

@WeyounSix Жыл бұрын

I love the appreciation of imperfect beauty in nature.

@soldum_squash 3 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。

@Suede224 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-rt7sy4gh7o Ай бұрын

Well done

@jmac217x Жыл бұрын

thank you John

@okwrite7120 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and all that street food has made me hungry.

@robertcrist6059 Жыл бұрын

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

@renedugarte3898 Жыл бұрын

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

@Lil-Britches Жыл бұрын

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

@onlyinjapan Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@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.