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
Fee
Best season
- Mar., Apr.
Point
- Numerous food stalls open for business when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Spots around
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
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Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
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Ohashi House
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Traditional boat tour
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A walk in Okayama City Center (City of Fruit Parfait)
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Okayama Momotaro Airport
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
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Mt. Washuzan Observatory (Great Seto Bridge)
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Koyagawa Bikan Historical Quarter
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Miyashita Sake Brewery
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Kibiji Cycling Course
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
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Bizen Yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan
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Betty Smith Jeans Museum
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Ohara Museum of Art
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Momotaro Karakuri Museum
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Raikyu-ji Garden
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Kojima Jeans Street
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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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Fukiya Furusato Village
