Fujita River Cherry Blossoms

Fujita River Cherry Blossoms

Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees bloom along both sides of the Fujita River for three kilometers, centering around Horinouchi Bridge near Kikuta Station. 

The long stretch of leafy foliage features several banks suitable for picnics under the cherry blossoms, which bloom typically in mid-April. (For reference: though blooming periods can change year-to-year, the 2025 blossoms were at full bloom around 15th April.)

The riverside is served by nearby Kikuta Station on the Ban-Etsu Line, or there are large car parks near the river walk.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/tourism/detail5-1-426.html(Automated translation available)
Contact

Koriyama City Tourism Association

(+81) 24‐924-2621

Best Season
  • Spring
ParkingAvailable
Entrance FeeFree
Related infoBest viewing period: Mid-April
Access Details
AccessShimokawara, Horinouchi, Kikuta-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pref.
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Getting there

By Car: 15 min from Koriyama I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway.

By Train: 3 min on foot from Kikuta Station on the JR Ban-etsu West Line.

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