Let's go see the cherry blossoms in Yamagata Prefecture! Summary of Cherry Blossom Spots
- Yamagata
- Sightseeing
Yamagata Station
Kajo Park
Kasumigajo Park is a castle ruins park in Yamagata City, designated as a national historic site and known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamagata Prefecture. Trains pass by the park, but during the cherry blossom season, they run at a slower speed for cherry blossom viewing. If you are lucky, you can capture a photo of the train running through the rows of cherry trees in full bloom.
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Name
Kasumijo Park
Location
Kasumijo-machi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
About 10 minutes walk from JR Yamagata Station.
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
Mamigasaki Sakura Line
The Umamigasaki River, famous for hosting the Imojikai Festival, is lined with approximately 200 cherry trees and is called the "Umamigasaki Sakura Line. Both sides of the road are lined with cherry trees, and when they are in full bloom, a tunnel of cherry blossoms is formed! There are benches and embankments on the opposite bank of the river, so it is recommended to leisurely view the entire Sakura Line from afar! At night, some of the cherry blossoms are lit up, so you can enjoy a different and more beautiful sight than in the daytime.
The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from early to mid-April.
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Name
Umamigasaki Sakura Line
Location
Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
Take Benichan Bus Higashi Kururin from JR Yamagata Station, get off at "Tobu Kominkan-mae" and walk 11 min.
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Kaminoyama Onsen Staiton
Tsukioka Park
Tsukioka Park is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the city, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms around Kaminoyama Castle, known as the "famous castle of Hashu. Kaminoyama Castle Ashiyu (footbath) is also located nearby, and we recommend that you relax and soak in the footbath while viewing the cherry blossoms.
*The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from mid to late April.
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Name
Tsukioka Park
Location
Motojouchi, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Station
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Tendo Station
Tendo Park (Maizuruyama)_Tendo Park (Maizuruyama)
Tendo Park (Maizuruyama), located in the center of Tendo and known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, is well known to citizens as a symbol of the city. On Saturdays and Sundays in mid-April, the Tendo Cherry Blossom Festival "Ningen Shogi" is held under approximately 2,000 cherry trees.
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Name
Tendo Park (Maizuruyama)
Location
Tendo Castle Mountain, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
Approximately 30 minutes on foot from JR Tendo Station
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Akayu Staiton
Eboshiyama Park_Eboshiyama Park
Eboshiyama Park, selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, is known for its clusters of Edohigan cherry trees, which are rare in the world, and boasts approximately 1,000 cherry trees of 25 varieties in bloom. The Eboshiyama Hachimangu Shrine, located in Eboshiyama Park, has a large stone torii gate. This torii gate is the largest seamless stone gate in Japan and is known as a valuable cultural asset. The view of the majestic stone torii gate and pretty cherry blossoms is breathtaking.
*The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from mid to late April.
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Name
Eboshiyama Park
Location
Akayu, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
Approximately 25 minutes on foot from JR Akayu Station
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Takahata Staiton
Mahoroba no Ryokudo
The 10-km-long "Mahoroba Greenway" stretching from JR Takahata Station to Lake Hirusawa is a greenway developed on the site of the former Yamagata Kotsu Takahata Line, a railroad that was discontinued in 1974. In spring, approximately 700 cherry trees bloom along the Mahoroba greenway, making it an ideal place for cycling and strolling. Cycling while viewing the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the Iide mountain range with snow still on the ground is an exhilarating experience!
*The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from mid to late April.
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Name
Mahoroba Greenway
Location
Takahata Town, Higashiokitama-gun, Yamagata
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Yonezawa Staiton
Matsugamine Park
About 200 cherry trees are in full bloom along the moat, and a cherry blossom view with the bridge over the moat (Hishimon Bridge) is recommended. Uesugi Shrine in Matsugamisaki Park was built on the ruins of Yonezawa Castle and is dedicated to Kenshin Uesugi.
*The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from mid to late April.
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Name
Matsugamisaki Park
Location
Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
Access
Approximately 30 minutes on foot from JR Yonezawa Station
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Shinjo Station
Mogami Park (Shinjo castle ruins)_Mogami Park
Around 300 cherry trees are in full bloom in the surrounding area, and the cherry blossoms are illuminated at night. The Shinjo Kadoyaki Festival, a springtime tradition in Shinjo, is usually held from April 29 to May 5 at a special venue in Mogami Park.
*The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from late April to early May.
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Name
Mogami Park (Shinjo Castle Site)
Location
Horibatamachi, Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Shinjo Sta.
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.
JR Sakata Sta.
Hiyoriyama Park
Approximately 400 cherry trees including Someiyoshino cherry trees will be in full bloom and illuminated with Bonbori lanterns at night. Located on a hill, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms and the Sea of Japan.
The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from early to mid-April.
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Name
Hiyoriyama Park
Location
Minamishinmachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
10 min. drive from JR Sakata Sta.
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Information as of March2023.
*Period of blooming and viewing times are subject to change.