Nijuken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue

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Witness Japan's most stunning cherry blossom avenue, with approximately 3,000 cherry trees blooming on both sides of a 36-meter (20 ken) wide road!

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HighlightsA breathtaking view of approximately 3,000 cherry trees in full bloom
Cherry blossoms overflowing on both sides of a 36-meter (20 ken) wide road
Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Roads
Designated as a Hokkaido Heritage site
The "Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during early May's peak bloom

Basic Information

Address: Shizunai Miyazono - Shizunai Tabara, Shinhidaka-cho, Hokkaido Search for tourist attractions in Hokkaido

Access: About a 10-minute drive from Shizunai Station. About a 2-hour drive from New Chitose Airport. Show route

Op.Hours: Open 24 hours

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking is limited to areas such as the Michinoeki Shinhidaka rest stop and the Shizunai Town Hall. The area gets extremely crowded during cherry blossom season, so please allow plenty of time for your visit.

HP: https://www.vill.shinhidaka.hokkaido.jp/kankou/

Overview

Shinhidaka-cho's Nijuken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue is a spectacular sight, featuring roughly 3,000 cherry trees lining an 8km stretch of road from Shizunai Miyazono to Shizunai Tabara. Its history dates back to the Meiji era, when the road was built as a route for Imperial visits to the Niikappu Livestock Farm established by the Kaitakushi (the Colonization Office). Planted in the Taisho era, the approximately 3,000 Ezo-yamazakura (a type of Japanese cherry tree) lining both sides of the 36-meter (20 ken) wide road were transplanted from nearby mountains by the farm's employees. Over 100 years later, these majestic trees continue to herald the arrival of spring. During the blooming season in early May, the "Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival" is held. Visitors can stroll through a tunnel of blossoms, enjoying the fragrant air and the breathtaking view of cherry blossoms against the majestic Hidaka Mountains. It's truly a stunning spectacle. Beyond the cherry blossoms, Shinhidaka-cho offers numerous attractions, including Shizunai, known for its thoroughbred horse breeding, and Mishiki, with its pristine natural beauty. After visiting the Nijuken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue, be sure to explore the surrounding area.