Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture. Located 30 min. from JR Sendai station, this park is famous for its abundant cherry trees (over 1000 trees!), great view of Mt. Zao and the two endless lines of '1,000 cherry trees at a glance' along Shiroishi River. The park is a 10-minute walk from JR Funaoka station. From the bottom of the hill, it's an easy and scenic 100 meter-hike to the top of the hill where the Funaoka Castle Park is located. During Sakura Festival, a free shuttle bus service is available between the parking lot and the park.
- 1 min read
Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park
Great view of 1000 cherry trees & Mt. Zao from hilltop
Community writer
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Naha is One of Booking.com's 2025 Trending Destinations
Okinawa -
2
Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing
Wakayama - Sponsored -
3
Sleep Travel in Japan
Planning -
4
Universal Studios Japan Expands with Donkey Kong Country™
Osaka -
5
Nikko Featured on Fodor's Go List 2025
Tochigi -
6
Naha City Museum of History
Okinawa -
7
Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo
Osaka - Sponsored -
8
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
9
5 Icy Activities to Try in Japan
Activities -
10
Kanazawa Makes Nat Geo's Best of the World 2025 List
Ishikawa
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
3
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
4
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
5
Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
6
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
7
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
8
Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
9
Black Eggs of Owakudani, Hakone
Kanagawa -
10
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto