The cherry blossoms stretch all along the reservoir, and with the reflection on the water, it’s actually really beautiful. It’s not one of those super crowded tourist spots, so it’s very pleasant to walk around.
There are relatively fewer people, so you don’t have to keep dodging others when taking photos, and the whole atmosphere feels pretty relaxed.
That said, there are barely any shops nearby, and there’s no lively market or anything. It’s really just a cherry blossom viewing route, so it’s best to eat and drink beforehand.
Outside cherry blossom season, it’s honestly pretty ordinary. Basically, it’s just a reservoir.
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Senbonzakura at Hyugami Dam
A popular spring drive destination where 1,000 cherry trees brighten the lakeside of a gorge filled with striking rock formations.
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Hyugami Lake is an artificial lake created during the construction of Hyugami Dam on the upper reaches of the Yabe River. Around 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees line the road around the lake, making it a famous cherry blossom spot known by the nickname “Senbonzakura.”
The best time to visit is usually from late March to early April. The Somei Yoshino trees all around the lakeside bloom at once, creating a spectacular scene. It is also recommended as a driving route, and during peak bloom you can enjoy a dreamy drive along roads tinted pink as far as the eye can see. The falling-petal season is also stunning, with cherry blossoms swirling through the air as you drive.
Hyugami Gorge, where the dam is located, is a valley said in legend to have so captivated a god from Hyuga with its beauty that it gave the gorge its name. One of its famous rock formations is Kedoiwa Rock, which also appears in mythology in a tale about a divine horse kicking a large hole into the rock. Other striking formations, such as the 10 m-high Shomeniwa Rock, are scattered throughout the area, and during cherry blossom season, the combination of sakura and dramatic rocks is a highlight. Among them, Heart Rock, which looks like a heart, is especially famous as a power spot said to bring success in love.
Highlights
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Approx. 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees around Hyugami Dam Lake.
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The best viewing season is from late March to early April.
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Popular as a driving course during peak bloom and when the petals begin to fall.
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Unusual rock formations such as Kedoiwa Rock and Shomeniwa Rock, which also appear in mythology, are also worth seeing.
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Heart Rock is known as a power spot for success in love.
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The 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees coloring the dam lake are a spectacular sight
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The many unusual rock formations, including “Heart Rock,” are also a must-see
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, free Wi-Fi is available at the tourist products center “Soma no Sato.”
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.
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Are there restrooms?
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Yes, they are available at the tourist products center “Soma no Sato” and in the parking lot of Yabe Ground.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is one at the tourist products center “Soma no Sato.”
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, nearby is Yame Tsuhime Shrine, known as a power spot.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 日向神ダムの千本桜
- Postal Code
- 834-1402
- Address
- Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame, Fukuoka
- Phone
- 0943-47-3111 (Yame City Yabe Branch Office, Regional Promotion Section)
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Open for free walking
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- 50 minutes by car from Yame IC on the Kyushu Expressway
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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