Cherry blossom corridor (lined with cherry blossom trees along National Route 397)
National Route 397 is lined with cherry blossom trees for approximately 7km, and is known both inside and outside the city as the ``Cherry Blossom Corridor.'' The ``Mizunosato Sakura Festival'' is held during the blooming period in April every year, and part of the row of cherry blossom trees is illuminated, attracting many tourists. Flowering location: In front of Wakayanagi Junior High School Best time to see: Mid-April In front of Himekaya Best time to see: Late April