Asahi River Sakura Road
This cherry tree-lined street stretches about 1.3 km along the embankments of the Asahi River on the east side of Okayama Korakuen Garden. About 200 cherry trees blooming along the banks of the river in late March to early April make for a splendid sight. Every year, the area grows crowded with large numbers of tourists barbecuing or having parties while participating in hanami (cherry blossom viewing). The night lighting and stalls offering food and drink make this area a popular tourist destination in spring.
Street address
- East bank of the Asahi River, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
About OKAYAMA Access
- Around 10 minutes by Okayama Korakuen bus from JR Okayama Station. Disembark at Korakuen-mae.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- Mar., Apr.
Point
- Numerous food stalls open for business when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Spots around
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Walking in Okayama City (The City of Fruit Parfaits)
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Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle
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Raikyu-ji Garden
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Momotaro Karakuri Museum
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Koyagawa Bikan Historical Quarter
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Mt. Washuzan Observatory (Great Seto Bridge)
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Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
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Traditional boat tour
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Ohashi House
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Okayama Momotaro Airport
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Betty Smith Jeans Museum
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A walk in Okayama City Center (City of Fruit Parfait)
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Kibiji Cycling Course
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Bizen Yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan
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Kojima Jeans Street
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
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Fukiya Furusato Village
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
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Ohara Museum of Art
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Miyashita Sake Brewery
(Craft brewery Doppo Kan)
