After visiting the cherry blossoms in Fort Goryokaku, another good place to see them in Hokkaido is the Matsumae Park. Nestled to the west of Cape Shirakami in Hokkaido, Matsumae unfolds a tale steeped in history and natural splendor. Once a pivotal castle town during the Edo Period, its strategic significance as Japan’s northernmost point was unrivaled. Matsumae Castle, also known as Fukushima Castle, stood as a beacon of strength, guarding the untamed frontier of Hokkaido and flourishing amidst the ebb and flow of economic prosperity.