Cherry Tree-Lined Road of Mt. Iwaki

岩木山世界一の桜並木

4.2Est. 120Hirosaki, Tohoku

Overview

A stunning 20-kilometer avenue of roughly 6,500 cherry trees along the road to Mt. Iwaki in Hirosaki. The tunnel of blossoms framing the snow-capped mountain is an iconic Tohoku spring landscape.

Practical info

Japanese name: 岩木山世界一の桜並木
Nearest station: Hirosaki Station (40 min bus)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: not required

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