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UPCOMINGSakura· Annual
Miharu Takizakura
三春滝桜
Fukushima · Tohoku
Japan's most celebrated single cherry tree — a 1000-year-old weeping cherry so massive it fills an entire hillside. Designated a National Natural Monument and one of Japan's three great cherry trees.
- Dates
- April 10–20Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Fukushima · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- Miharu Station — seasonal 'Takizakura-go' shuttle bus (~15 min) then 7 min walk, or taxi (~3 km)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- miharukoma.com/experience/183
Happens every year
What to expect
The Miharu Takizakura is a majestic 1000-year-old weeping cherry tree, its cascading branches creating a pink waterfall effect across the hillside. The air is filled with the delicate scent of cherry blossoms.
Best viewing tips
Visit early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds. Bring a camera to capture the tree's grandeur from the base of the hill for the best perspective. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~1h 48m by car
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