Sakuratoge Pass

Sakuratoge Pass

Sakuratoge Pass was created in 2001 when 2,001 cherry trees were planted on the site of the former Sakuratoge Farm to celebrate the birth of Aiko, Princess Toshi of Japan. Sakura owners gather from throughout Japan to diligently care for the trees directly.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.urabandai-inf.com/en/?page_id=24982
Contact

Urabandai Tourism Association

(+81) 241-32-2349

Best Season
  • Spring
ParkingAvailable
Entrance FeeFree
Related infoCherry blossom viewing period: Late April to early May
Access Details
AccessSakuratoge Oshio, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Pref. 966-0402
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Getting there

By Car: 40 min from the Inawashiro-Bandaikogen I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway.

By Bus: Approx. 26 min. from the Onogawako Iriguchi Bus Stop by Aizu Bus (get off at the Fukushi Center-mae '福祉センター前' bus stop).


Approx. 31 min. from Shindo Bus Stop in Kitakata City by Aizu Bus (get off at La Vie Spa Urabandai Bus Stop 'ラビスパ裏磐梯').

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