Spring is finally here! The exciting season of cherry blossoms has arrived. This time, we'll introduce you to some carefully selected cherry blossom tree-lined streets where you can enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. From famous cherry blossom spots to hidden gems, why not visit some cherry blossom spots that will make you feel the arrival of spring? (The photos used are from a previous post)
2024.03.28-
Table of contents
- 1. Gaisen Cherry Blossoms / Shinjo Village
- Gaisen Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
- 2. Kurayasu River (Sakurabashi District) / Naka Ward, Okayama City
- 3. Mikamo Shukuba Sakura (Maniwa Maniwa City Cherry Blossoms)
- 4. Hyakkengawa Fureai Road / Naka Naka Ward , Okayama City
- 5. Okayama Minami Airport (Abeike Sakura Road) / Minami Ward, Okayama City
- Conclusion
1. Gaisen Cherry Blossoms / Shinjo Village
This is the cherry blossom-lined street in Okayama! Gaisen Sakura is a famous spot for cherry blossom-lined streets.
Apparently, they were planted in 1906 to commemorate Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War. There are 133 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees planted at 5.5m intervals. The waterways on both sides of the river have been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Soundscapes and Japan's Top 100 Fragrant Landscapes. Be sure to listen carefully to the murmuring of the water.
Location: Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa Village, Shinjo District , Murakami
Access
(Public) : Take the bus bound for Shinjo from JR Chugoku Katsuyama Station for about 40 minutes and get off at " Shinjo "
(Car): Approximately 20 minutes from Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway
Parking: 45 standard-sized cars, 5 buses
*When using the parking lot, please make a donation to the Sakura Festival (500 yen).
Gaisen Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
The cherry blossoms have elegant moss-covered branches, and Japanese architecture and wooden tubs. The beautiful rows of cherry trees and tasteful buildings subtly exude the atmosphere of modern Japan. The cherry blossoms are lit up at night from the time of flowering until they are at their peak, so you can enjoy them at night. The "Gaisen Cherry Blossom Festival" will also be held, and there will be stalls and other events planned.
[Gaisen Cherry Blossom Festival 2024]
Event period: Saturday, March 30th to Sunday, April 14th, 2024
2. Kurayasu River (Sakurabashi District) / Naka Ward, Okayama City
Although it is not as famous as Gaisen Sakura, it is a hidden gem with beautiful scenery. The place is named "Sakurabashi" and is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Kurayasu River. Both banks are lined with cherry blossom trees, and the view of the cherry blossoms reflected on the river's surface is breathtakingly beautiful.
Address: 2 Sakurabashi, Naka-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Naka Ward
Public transport: Take the bus from JR Okayama Station to Saidaiji Bus Center for approximately 14 minutes, get off at "Ide" and walk for 1 minute
From the bridge, you can see the view shown in the photo above. You can either walk along the rows of cherry blossom trees to view the cherry blossoms, or you can view them from the bridge, above, Joge and right. Be sure to enjoy spring to the fullest.
Waterfowl were also enjoying the cherry blossoms on the river.
3. Mikamo Shukuba Sakura (Maniwa Maniwa City Cherry Blossoms)
Take a look! What a beauty! This is the row of cherry trees in Mikan Post Town. Mikan... how do you pronounce it? Bikan? Mikan? No, it's "Mikamo". 50 cherry trees are planted over a distance of about 600 meters. There is a parking lot, so you can go out by car with peace of mind.
Location: Mikame, Maniwa City , Okayama Prefecture
Access (car): Approximately 20 minutes from Yubara IC on the Yonago Expressway
Parking: Maniwa City Mikan Promotion Bureau Mikan Health Promotion Facility Approximately 50 spaces
4. Hyakkengawa Fureai Road / Naka Naka Ward , Okayama City
This is the cherry blossom-lined road along the Hyakken River Fureai Road in Naka Ward, Okayama City . It's lovely to walk under the rows of cherry blossoms, but when the river is calm, you should also take a look from the opposite bank. The water's surface becomes like a mirror, creating a beautiful world.
Location: Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, Okayama Naka Ward
Public transport: Take the bus bound for Okayama Fureai Center from JR Okayama Station for approximately 33 minutes, get off at the "Fire Training Center Entrance" stop, and walk for approximately 12 minutes.
5. Okayama Minami Airport (Abeike Sakura Road) / Minami Ward, Okayama City
This is the row of cherry trees along Abeike Sakura Road, located north of Okayama Airport. These are Kawazu cherry trees, so they have a beautiful deep pink color! They bloom earlier than Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, and are at their best in mid-March.
This is Kawazu cherry blossoms in the multipurpose plaza at Okayama Airport. Many Kawazu cherry blossoms are planted around the multipurpose plaza, making it a cherry blossom garden. There is a parking lot at the multipurpose plaza that you can use.
Address: 640 Okayama Prefecture , Minami Ward, Okayama City, Urayasu Prefecture
Public transport: Take the bus bound for Okayama Airport from JR Okayama Station for approximately 40 minutes and get off at "Okanan Airport"
Okayama Okayama Prefecture Government Official Website of Okayama Minami Airport Management Office
Conclusion
What did you think? Although they are all called "cherry blossom rows," there are three different types, and five different rows of five different trees. Okayama has such beautiful cherry blossom scenery. Please go and see them for yourself.
The contents on this page may partially contain automatic translation.