2025 Edition: Oogata Village, Akita, with Eye-Catching Scenery [Cherry Blossoms and Rape Blossoms]!

  • Akita
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Image courtesy of Oogata Village

Oogata Village Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Road

Along the 11-kilometer-long yellow carpet of rape blossoms along Prefectural Route 298, visitors can enjoy approximately 4,000 Someiyoshino cherry trees, Yaezakura cherry trees, and Beniyamazakura cherry trees. After someiyoshino cherry trees have fallen, yamazakura (mountain cherry trees) and yaezakura (double-flowered cherry trees) will be in full bloom, and can be enjoyed from mid-April until the end of GW (Golden Week) in most years! The contrast between the yellow of the rape blossoms, the pink of the cherry blossoms, and the blue of the sky on a clear day is stunning. If you are visiting by car, please park your car at the various parking spots! Please check the Oogata Village website for information on the blooming of the rape blossoms!
2025 Oogata Village Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Bloom Information

Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Road is here

Near the rape blossom road is the lowest mountain in Japan, called "Oogata Fuji. Fuji, which is 3.776 meters high, 1/1,000th of Mt. Fuji, and was built so that its summit is 0 meters above sea level. After the summit, a commemorative certificate is issued at the Oogata Village Reclamation Museum. Why not go and get one when you reach the summit?

Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival

Miniature train running amidst rape blossoms
In addition to the cherry and rape blossom road, a 1.8 hectare rape blossom field and rows of cherry trees are located near the Hotel Sanrural Oogata! The most noteworthy event is the miniature train! A train one-tenth the size of a real one runs through rape blossoms on a 250-meter-long course! Not only children but also adults can ride the train, making it a fun family event! For more information, please visit the website of Oogata Village!
Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival

Click here for the venue of the Cherry and Rape Blossom Festival

This is a place where you can see both rape blossoms and cherry blossoms at the same time, which is a great way to feel spring! Why don't you go to Oogata Village to see the cherry blossoms?

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The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product sold exclusively through the Internet that allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own unique trip according to your schedule and purpose.

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For reservations for train + lodging in the Akita area, please refer to the JR East View Dynamic Rail Package.
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