OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Aso area

Takamoritoge No Senbonsakura (Thousands of Cherry Blossom Trees)

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.

Cherry blossoms season: Late March to mid-April

Number of trees: 7,000 trees

Light-up: Nil

Bathrooms: Available

Address
〒869-1602
Takamoritoge Takamori-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto (In Takamori natural park)
Contact
Takamorimachi Strategic Promotion Department, Commerce, and Tourism Division
TEL
0967-62-1111
Access
Approx. 80-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Parking Lot
50 parking lots
(Accommodating coaches; no reservation needed. Please follow the instructions of staff)
 

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