Drove to Kurayoshi in neighbouring Tottori Prefecture on the next morning. By the time we parked the car it started drizzling.
Utsubuki Koen (Park)
Symbol of Kurayoshi and a top 100 sakura spot. It was opened in 1904 (in Meji-era) by the Taisho emperor when he was a Prince.
While sakura was in peak blossom, there were not many visitors on a weekday.
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Kurayoshi white-walled houses
Strolled around the old town area with white-walled houses. Had casual lunch before heading to nearby Misasa onsen town for hotel checkin.
There are several types of onsen to enjoy. Dinner was sumptuous and delicious.
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Misasa onsen (三朝温泉)
Famous for high radon contents with healing effects.
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On next morning checked out and headed south to Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture. Dropped by Mikamo which used to be along the road to Izumo.
Mikamo sakura (美甘宿場桜)
The Somei-Yoshino sakura was grown along a dyke. Just a few visitors and we left in less than an hour heading into Tsuyama city for 2 days.
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