Ozawa Sakura

Ozawa Sakura

This beautiful cherry blossom tree stands alone in the centre of a field. The small temple next to the tree is dedicated to the Buddhist deity of child safety & childbirth. This scenery is so beautiful - it has even been used in Japanese movie posters.
Ozawa Sakura usually reaches full bloom at the end of April.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://tamuranosakura.jp/?p=219(Japanese)
Contact

Funehiki Town Tourism Association

(+81) 247-82-4264

Best Season
  • Spring
Parking20 cars
Entrance FeeFree
Access Details
AccessOhira, Funehiki-machi, Tamura City, Fukushima Pref. 963-4312
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Getting there

By Car: 20 min drive from Funehiki-Miharu I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway

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