OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

South area

Yunoko Cherry Line

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.

Cherry blossoms season: Late March to early April

Number of trees: 500 trees

Light-up: Nil

Bathrooms: Available (Osakihana Park)

Address
Hama, Minamatashi, Kumamoto
Contact
Minamata Tourism & Products Association
TEL
0966-63-2079
Access
Approx. 100-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Parking Lot
Totally 15 parking lots in Osakihana Park and Wadamisaki Park
 

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