To see one thousand cherry blossom trees at a glance is the pitch of Shiraishi River. The Zao Mountain Range provides a dramatic backdrop for enjoying full bloom by having a bento boxed lunch under the blooming trees, sitting on a rickshaw or taking Japanese-style houseboat.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 1,200
The age of trees: 80 years
Variety: Yoshino cherry, Double-Flowering cherry, and the Sendai Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Shiraishi River
Cherry blossom viewing period: early to mid April
Best time to view in 2019: mid April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): mid April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: April 3 to 18
How to visit
Access: Walk for 3 minutes from JR Ogawara Station.
Address: Oya, Ogawara, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture
Japanese address: 宮城県柴田郡大河原町金ケ瀬～柴田町船岡土手内
