Oshika Sakura
Famous cherry blossom of Inawashiro Town
Famous cherry blossom of Aizu. According to shrine records, it is said to have been transplanted from Kyoto by an envoy of Emperor Murakami during the Tenryaku era (947-957) when visiting Iwai Shrine. The leaves and flowers bloom simultaneously, and the flowers are a deeper color than Somei Yoshino. It is said to have been named 'Oshika Sakura' because the color of the flowers changes gradually from white to the color of a deer’s fur.
Iwai Shrine
About 15 minutes from the Inawashiro-Bandai Kogen IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway
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- Date & Time
- Late Apr～Early May
- Note
- The peak viewing period may vary due to climate and other factors.
- Venue
- Iwai Shrine
- Address
- Nishimine, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture
- Access
- About 15 minutes from the Inawashiro-Bandai Kogen IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway
- Access (Public)
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- Contact
- 0242-62-2048 （Inawashiro Tourism Association）
