[Sakura - Best Viewing] Kusooka Daimeijin Zakura
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A must-see! A giant tree designated as a national natural monument
There is a legend that Date Masamune, after being defeated in his first battle at Ayugai, hid in the hollow of this cherry tree to escape danger, and later sent retainers to protect it. This "Kusooka Daimeijin Zakura" is one of the largest cherry trees planted in a human settlement in Japan and is designated as a national natural monument.
Kusooka Daimeijin Zakura
Approximately 30 minutes from the Nanyo Takahata IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway.
About 15 minutes by car from Nagai Station on the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line.
- Date & Time
- Mid-Apr～Late Apr
- Note
- The event date is a guideline for the best viewing period; it may vary due to weather conditions.
- Venue
- Kusooka Daimeijin Zakura
- Address
- 694 Kusooka, Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture
- parking
- Free parking available. 20 regular cars and 4 large buses.
- Access
- Approximately 30 minutes from the Nanyo Takahata IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway.
- Access (Public)
- About 15 minutes by car from Nagai Station on the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line.
- Contact
- 0238-84-2111 （Nagai City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division）
