The big cherry tree is over 400 years old
Photo courtesy of Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation
- Key Sights
- ”Issingyo no Oozakura (The big cherry tree of issingyo)” of Minamiaso-mura is very popular, and Sakura blossoms in full glory in Spring. The cherry tree is over 400 years old, 14 m in hight, and about the diameter of the branch, the east-west is 21.3 m, the north-south is 26.0 m. It’s the largest class as the cherry tree. It’s belonging to Yamazakura, and the time of bloom is from the end of March to the beginning of April.
- Address
- About 70 minutes drive from Kumamoto city center
3226-1 Nakamatsu, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- One tree
- Light-up
- Available
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- Approximately 700 vehicles (No reservation required. Prescribed parking fee is required. * For parking fee, please contact Minami Aso Village Tourism Association.
- Contact
- 0967-67-2222(Minamiaso Tourism Bureau)
0967-67-3321(Sakura flowering information service)
A cherry blossom spot where you can have fun crossing the path
Photo courtesy of Takamorimachi
- Key Sights
- A scenic drive over the mountain with splendid sceneries with cherry blossoms. And, let’s indulge in the charming spring views with the panoramic view of the five peaks of Mount Aso at the apex.
- Address
- Approx. 80-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Takamoritoge Takamori-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto (In Takamori natural park)
- Best time to see
- From late March to mid-April
- Number of trees
- 7,000 trees
- Light-up
- None
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- 50 parking lots
(Accommodating coaches; no reservation needed. Please follow the instructions of staff)
- Contact
- 0967-62-2913(Takamorimachi Strategic Promotion Department, Commerce, and Tourism Division)
Sakura Park for family enjoyment
Photo courtesy of Tamana City
- Key Sights
- Approximat+A33:B33ely 1,500 cherry blossoms are lit at night by lanterns, and there are plenty of facilities such as the promenade and Wanpaku Square, recommended for family picnics.
- Address
- Approximately 50 minutes drive from Kumamoto city center
Tamana City Ryuganji 1598-1
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 5,000 trees
- Light-up
- Available (Sunset-22:00)
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- Approximately 310 vehicles (a temporary parking lot will be set up during the period) 4 large buses can be parked. No advance reservation is required.
- Contact
- 0968-73-2222(Tamana City Hometown Sales Section
)
Spring of Kikuchi dyed in cherry blossoms
Photo courtesy of Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation
- Key Sights
- Kikuchi Park is a spot for the magical cherry light up at night, the approach to Kikuchi Shrine is like a cherry flower tunnel, and it is one of the most famous flower watching spots in the city indeed.
- Address
- Approx. 60-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Waifu-machi, Kikuchi-shi, Kumamoto
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 3,000 trees
- Light-up
- Available
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- Totally 400 parking lots nearby Kikuchi Park and Kikuchi Shrine areas
* The parking lots in nearby Kikuchi Town Plaza are also available
- Contact
- 0968-25-7223(Kikuchi-shi Commerce, and Tourism Division)
Cherry blossom viewing picnic while strolling in the promenade garden
Photo courtesy of Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation
- Key Sights
- Various events where you can fully enjoy the culture and history of Kumamoto will be held at the Suizenji Jojuen Garden area, a sightseeing spot as popular as the Kumamoto Castle. There is also a pavilion in the circuit-style garden that is unique to Japanese gardens, and we recommend you to enjoy the view of places such as the Izumi Shrine where successive lords of the Higo Hosokawa family and Garasha Hosokawa are enshrined while strolling along the walkway. You can have a cherry blossom viewing party at the grass field.
- Address
- [Railway] 6-min walk from Suizenji Koen Teiryujo station of the Kumamoto city tram
[Car] Approx. 20-min from prefectural route 36 from Kumamoto Airport IC interchange of Kyushu Expressway
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 160 trees
- Light-up
- None
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- None (There are many such as coin parking)
- Contact
- Suizenji Seishinen（096-383-0074）
Enjoy the inverted cherry blossoms reflections on the water surface
Photo courtesy of Uto City
- Key Sights
- The cherry blossom reflections on the surface of the water in the spacious park are fantastic. At night, it stands out even more and is romantic.
- Address
- Approx. 40-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Hanazono-machi, Uto-shi, Kumamoto
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 2,000 trees
- Light-up
- Available
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- Approximately 70 parking lots（As it becomes very crowded, if you are in a group, please ride together
）
- Contact
- 0964-22-1111(Uto City Commerce and Tourism Division
)
Spring of Hitoyoshi Castle Remains
Photo courtesy of Hitoyoshi Onsen Tourist Association
- Key Sights
- Hitoyoshi Castel Remains is a designated national historical heritage. It’s famous by the 230 Somei-yoshino in the spot as a cherry blossom spot with a huge number of visitor in spring. Together with the cherry trees in Sagara Gokoku Shrine and along the Kumagawa river, the scenic spot is perfect for a relaxing walk.
- Address
- Fumoto-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto
[Railway] 20-min walk from JR Hitoyoshi Station
[Car] Approx. 10-min from hitoyoshi IC interchange of Kyushu
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 230 trees
- Light-up
- None
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- 30 free parking lots
- Contact
- Hitoyoshi Onsen Tourist Association（0966-22-1370）
5km along the coastal line of Shiranuikai Sea with trees of cherry blossoms.
Photo courtesy of Minamata Tourism & Products Association
- Key Sights
- A 5-km long motorway along the coastal line of Shiranuikai Sea with trees of cherry blossoms. There are also cherry blossom watching cruises in the peak season. Visitors can also choose to watch the flowers from the nearby Osakihana Park and Wadamisaki Park.
- Address
- Approx. 90-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Hama, Minamatashi, Kumamoto
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 500 trees
- Light-up
- None
- Bathrooms
- Available (Osakihana Park)
- Parking Lot
- Totally 15 parking lots in Osakihana Park and Wadamisaki Park
- Contact
- 0966-63-2079(Minamata Tourism & Products Association)
Stunning contrast between pink and blue that fills the field of view
Photo courtesy of Amakusa Shiro Tourism Association
- Key Sights
- The Ariake Sea expands out from the observation deck at the top of 162m above sea level, and overlooks Amakusa Gobashi. The contrast between the cherry blossoms that dye the mountains and the blue sea will result in gasps.
- Address
- "About 90 minutes drive from Kumamoto city center
Aizu, Matsushima-cho, Kamiamakusa-shi
"
- Best time to see
- From late March to early April
- Number of trees
- 200 trees
- Light-up
- None
- Bathrooms
- Available
- Parking Lot
- Approximately 50 parking lots（You can park in the parking lot without reservations.）
- Contact
- ０９６４－５６－５６０２（Amakusa Shiro Tourism Association）
