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Kasamai Ohata Sakura Road
Kasamai Ohata Sakura Road - An amazing drive through cherry blossoms in full bloom
Kasamai Ohata Sakura Road in Ohata Town is a national route lined with around 1,400 cherry trees, stretching over approximately 8 kilometers. It is one of the longest roads lined with the Somei Yoshino variety, the most popular flowering cherry trees in Japan.
Driving under cherry blossoms in full bloom through the morning mist
Kasamai is a word in the dialect of the Shimokita region, meaning "Welcome." Kasamai Ohata Sakura Road is a popular driving route that runs through a tunnel of cherry blossom trees in full bloom. The flowers in this area start blooming in late April with the petals that flutter down over the road creating a breathtaking scene. A cherry blossom festival is held at the beginning of May every year.
Location
| Name | Kasamai Ohata Sakura Road |
|---|---|
| Website | (In Japanese) http://ohatakanko.com/miru/sakura.html |
| Address | Wakudate Chinai, Ohata-machi, Mutsu-shi, Aomori |
| Access | Approximately 30 minute drive from JR Shimokita Station |
| Inquiries | TEL: 0175-334-3500 |