[Sakura Blooming] Okushima Sakura Corridor

The Okushima Sakura Corridor is located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture in the Okitama Basin, connecting Akayu in Nanyo City to Arato in Shitaka Town along the Flower Nagai Line, covering about 43 km as a cherry blossom sightseeing route. Starting from the Eboshiyama Senbonzakura, one of the 'Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan,' various places, including the national natural monument Isazawa's Kubo Cherry Blossom, Kusaka's Daimyoujin Cherry Blossom, and the prefectural designated natural monument Yakushi Cherry Blossom, feature approximately 20 sites of classical cherry blossoms, including ancient trees over 1200 years old, famous trees, and giant trees, where beautiful cherry blossoms can be enjoyed. ■Notes There are no taxis permanently stationed at unmanned stations.

Date & Time

Mid-Apr～Late Apr

Note

The event date is an estimate of the blooming period, which may vary due to climate and other factors. The usual blooming period is from mid-April to late April.

Venue

Okushima Sakura Corridor (Nanyo City, Nagai City, Shitaka Town, Yamagata Prefecture)

Address

Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture

parking

Parking available at each venue; the number of spaces is approximate and varies by venue.

Access

About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Niigata City to Nagai City.

Access (Public)

Walk or take a taxi from each station between 'Akayu' and 'Arato' on the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line.

Contact

0238-84-2111 （Nagai City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division）

URL

https://www.okitama-sakura.com/