1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance

Best-kept secret Ohanami spot along Shiroishi River

Takako Sakamoto Mar 09, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Cherry blossom-laden hills with the statue of Goddess of Mercy at the top overlooking the river  </p>

<p>Cherry blossoms in full bloom at the river bank</p>

<p>The Shiroishi River, lined with cherry trees in full bloom</p>

<p>Local people strolling along the river enjoying cherry blossoms</p>

<p>No one to be seen....that's why this place is called, 'Best-kept secret'!</p>

<p>Amazing view of Shiroishi River and 1000 cherry trees at a glance  </p>

Have you ever seen the remarkable '1000 cherry trees at a glance' along the Shiroishi river? The Shiroish flows from Mt. Zao through south of Miyagi prefecture. The beautiful scene of these cherry trees lining the Shiroishi banks, with snow-capped Mt. Zao as a backdrop, takes your breath away. The trees were donated and planted by the hands of successful business man, Kaijiro Takayama, who grew up in the area. The donated cherry trees have been entertaining sakura lovers all over Japan since then at the Ogawara Cherry Blossom Festival.

The closest train station is either JR Ogawara or Funaoko station.

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...