Cherry blossom information 2023 – Coastal area

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“Weather News” Cherry Blossom Forecast (weathernews.jp)
“Tohoku Dream Cherry Blossom Road (Tohoku Dream Cherry Blossom Road Promotion Council)” (tohoku-sakurakaido.jp)

Recommended walking course to admire cherry blossoms
[Day 1]

Departure point: Ichinoseki Station (Ichinoseki City)

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car

Extra Edition No. 7 Goishi Coast (Ofunato City)

” Goishi Coast ” has a beautiful coastline of about 6km. There are plenty of facilities nearby, such as the City Museum , the World Camellia Museum, and Go Seki, so you can enjoy a walk around the area.
[Usually best time to see] Mid-April to late April

Approximately 45 minutes by car (using Sanriku Coastal Road)

Extra Edition No. 8 Cherry blossom trees in Totancho Hongo (Kamaishi City)

“ Totancho Hongo Cherry Blossom Trees ” are cherry trees that were planted in the spring of 1930 in hopes of helping people recover from the Sanriku Tsunami in 1930. The approximately 800m long cherry blossom tunnel will delight visitors.
What you should try in Kamaishi is “Kamaishi Ramen,” which is characterized by its ultra-thin curly noodles. The amber-colored clear soy sauce flavor is the mainstream, and Kamaishi Ramen Noren Associations have been set up at stores in the city to promote the product.
[Contact] Kamaishi Chamber of Commerce and Industry 0193-22-2434
Kamaishi shop now
Kamaishi Ramen Map
[Usually best time to see] Mid-April to late April

Approximately 15 minutes by car

Kamaishi Daikannon (Kamaishi City)

“ Kamaishi Daikannon ” stands watching over Kamaishi Bay. From the 4th to 10th floors, you can tour the Seven Lucky Gods, and from the 11th to 12th floors, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

Yakushi Park , a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in Kamaishi, is located on a hill in the city and is a park that is well known to citizens. Approximately 200 cherry trees are in full bloom in spring.
Additionally, Hashino Iron Mine, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2015, can be reached in about 50 minutes by car from the city.

Approximately 40 minutes by car (using Sanriku Coastal Road)

Extra Edition No. 9 Funakoshi Family Travel Village (Yamada Town)

Funakoshi Family Travel Village, located on a small hill overlooking Yamada Bay, has Western-style and Japanese-style Kevin Houses, fully equipped with baths, toilets, bedding, tableware, and cooking utensils, so families and groups can spend a relaxing time together.

[Usually best time to see] Late April to early May

Approximately 45 minutes by car (using Sanriku Coastal Road)

Accommodation in Miyako city

If you stay in Miyako, please try our new specialty, “Bottle Don”. This is an experiential gourmet dish where you can pack Miyako’s seasonal ingredients into milk bottles and eat them over other rice. It is offered at several stores in Miyako City, and each store offers a unique version of “bin-don”.

Please contact the Miyako Tourism and Cultural Exchange Association (TEL: 0193-62-3534) for accommodation inquiries and store information.

[2nd day]

Number 64 , Usukiyama (Miyako City)

Mount Usuki, Miyako’s famous cherry blossom viewing spot, is home to 800 cherry trees of approximately 100 different species. The location is behind Jodogahama Beach and there is a promenade so you can enjoy a walk while enjoying nature.

[Usually best time to see] Mid-April to late May
*The blooming period varies depending on the variety, so you can enjoy it for a long time.

Nearly 300 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry, Oyamazakura, double cherry, and Yamazakura, are planted in the approximately 2.5 hectares surrounding the park, which was developed as a river embankment park for the Nagasawa River, and has become a new cherry blossom viewing spot called “Nagasawa River Cherry Blossoms.” It has become.

Blue Cave Sappa Boat Cruise (Miyako City)

The “ Blue Cave Sappa Boat Cruise ” allows you to enjoy a 40-minute cruise overlooking the Jodogahama coastline from the sea. From Jodogahama Marine House, take a quick boat tour of Hachinohe Cave, also known as the “Blue Cave.” Is it said that if you see squirting deep inside a cave, it will bring you good luck?

Approximately 15 minutes by car

Final destination: Miyako Station (Miyako City)

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