When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it’s really beautiful.
Compared to cherry blossoms in the city, it feels much more spacious here.
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Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival
Held along what’s known as Japan’s longest straight cherry-blossom avenue, the festival takes place on a stunning 7-kilometer stretch lined with blooming sakura.
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Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival takes place along the Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue, a straight road stretching about 7 kilometers between Shizunai Tahara and Shizunai Misono in Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka District, Hokkaido. Often referred to as “Japan’s finest cherry blossom avenue,” it is lined with around 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Ezo-yamazakura. The avenue has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan.
The Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival is usually held from late April to early May. During the festival, around 30 food stalls set up shop, serving favorites such as yakisoba and yakitori, allowing visitors to enjoy local flavors alongside the blossoms. On selected dates, special events such as pony interaction experiences are held. Visitors can also ride a high-lift work vehicle to enjoy views of the cherry-lined road and the majestic Hidaka Mountains from above (fee required). At times, the historic wooden palace Ryūunkaku, associated with the Imperial family, is also opened to the public.
Whether strolling leisurely beneath the blooming trees, savoring food while admiring the blossoms, or enjoying the scenery at your own pace, there are many ways to spend the day. Renting a car and viewing the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the window is another highly recommended way to experience this spectacular setting.
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A festival held along the Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue.
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Selected as one of the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan.
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A wide variety of food stalls line the route during the event.
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Driving through the roughly 7-kilometer-long cherry blossom avenue is one of the highlights.
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A cherry blossom avenue stretching approximately 7 kilometers.
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Often referred to as “Japan’s finest cherry blossom avenue.”
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- しずない桜まつり
- Postal Code
- 056-0144
- Location
- Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue, from Shizunai Tahara to Shizunai Misono, Shinhidakacho, Hidakagun, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0146-49-0294 (Shinhidaka Town, General Affairs Department, Community Development Promotion Division)
- Schedule
- Late April to early May, annually.
- Access
- From Sapporo Station, take a highway bus to Kyū-Shizunai Station, then transfer to a temporary shuttle bus during the festival period.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)