Hitome Senbonzakura — Attraction in Ogawara

Amazing spot to walk and enjoy cherry blossoms, flowers, and the river. The overpass leads to and from the Funaoka Castle Ruins. A steep hike up the hill. Maybe 20 minutes. There is a funicular that will take you up as well. Not sure if they charge or not. We walked up and down the trail along the river. There are something like 1200 cherry trees along the embankment of the river. At the base of the overpass there are many food vendors. We took the train from Sendai. Only 600Y or so. Well worth the trip....

The beauty of sakura, or cherry blossoms, is truly mesmerizing. Each spring, these delicate flowers bloom, transforming landscapes into breathtaking scenes of pink and white. The sight of sakura trees in full bloom evokes a sense of tranquility and joy, drawing people from all walks of life to parks and gardens. The petals, soft and fragile, flutter gently in the breeze, creating a picturesque moment that feels...

No doubts of becoming one of the best and famous places of sakura seeing in Japan. So many sakura and other flowers in spring. Lots of sceneries with the mountains, river, bridge and train. People are waiting to take photos with the train. Few minutes will take to go for Funeoka castle ruins and cannon statue nearby. Free car parking might be available, but there was paid car park for ¥500...