[Cherry Blossom Peak Viewing] Daigo Sakura

The Daigo Sakura has a trunk circumference of 7.1m, a root circumference of 9.2m, branch spread of 20m in all directions, and a height of 18m. The species is Azuma Higan (a type of Higan Cherry). According to legend, in the second year of Genko (1332), Emperor Go-Daigo praised this cherry tree while exiled in Oki, which led to its name. It is said to be approximately 700 years old, with local lore claiming it to be 1,000 years old, attracting many visitors during its stunning full bloom every year. A natural monument of Okayama Prefecture.

Date & Time

3/21(Fri) 3/22(Sat) 3/23(Sun) 3/24(Mon) 3/25(Tue) 3/26(Wed) 3/27(Thu) 3/28(Fri) 3/29(Sat) 3/30(Sun) 3/31(Mon) 4/1(Tue) 4/2(Wed) 4/3(Thu) 4/4(Fri) 4/5(Sat) 4/6(Sun) 4/7(Mon) 4/8(Tue) 4/9(Wed) 4/10(Thu)

Note

The date indicates the expected peak viewing period, which may vary due to weather conditions. On weekends during the peak blooming period, there may be traffic congestion, so a plan to park in the parking lot near the foot of the Katakuri colony and walk up the mountain trail (approximately 2 km, some steep sections) is also recommended.

Venue

Daigo Sakura

Address

2277 Bessho, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

parking

No. 1 Parking Lot 35 cars / No. 2 Parking Lot 70 cars / No. 3 Parking Lot 30 cars - Paid

Access

About 30 minutes from the 'Kitahō' IC on the Chūgoku Expressway / About 40 minutes from the 'Ochiai' IC

Access (Public)

About 40 minutes by taxi from JR Hime-shin Line 'Mimasaka-Ochiai' Station

Contact

0867-45-7111 （Mizushima Tourism Association）

URL

https://www.maniwa.or.jp/web/index.cgi?c=spot-2&pk=1