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.
| Website | https://tamuranosakura.jp/?p=219 (Japanese) |
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| Contact |
Funehiki Town Tourism Association (+81) 247-82-4264 |
| Best Season |
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| Parking | 20 cars |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
| Access | Ohira, Funehiki-machi, Tamura City, Fukushima Pref. 963-4312 View directions |
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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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