2024 cherry blossom dates for Sakura Corridor in Okitama
This year's flowering period is anticipated to be:
Estimated Flowering Date
April 24
Estimated Full Bloom Date
April 24 ~ April 28
<p>Okitama Basin, in the south of Yamagata Prefecture, is studded with abundant cherry blossom trees, some of which are precious rare varieties. This large area of sakura trees, which stretches 43km, from Akayu Hot Spring to Shiratakimachi, form a picturesque cherry blossoms corridor.</p>
Number of sakura trees:
1,000
The age of trees:
500 to 1,200 years
Variety:
Yoshino cherry and some rare types
How to visit
Access:
Walk for 25 minutes from JR Akayu Station to Eboshiyama Park which is the starting point of Okitama Sakura Corridor.
