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Cherry Blossoms in Amanohashidate Kusamatsu Park
Basic Information
| Cherry Blossom Spot | Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park |
| Best time to see the cherry blossoms | Early April to mid-April |
| Number of cherry trees | About 100 cherry trees (Someiyoshino) |
| Opening Hours | Cable car: 9:00-18:00 |
| Admission fee | Admission free Cable car round trip: Adults 800 yen, children 400 yen |
| Light-up | To be determined |
| Parking lot | No parking lot |
| Location: 75 Ogaki, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 629-2242 | 75 Ogaki, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 629-2242 |
| Phone: +81-77-227-0032 | 077-227-0032 |
| Official website | https://www.amano-hashidate.com/ |
Features and Highlights
- Spectacular collaboration of Amanohashidate and cherry blossoms
- The best spot to view Amanohashidate , one of the three most scenic spots in Japan
- Light up the cherry blossoms at night to enjoy a fantastic atmosphere
Amanohashidate/Kasamatsu Park is known as the best spot from which to view Amanohashidate. Especially in spring, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Amanohashidate with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Amanohashidate is a 3.6-km-long sandbar that separates Miyazu Bay and the Aso Sea from north to south, and was so named because it looks like a bridge spanning the heavens. The sandbar is covered with approximately 5,000 pine trees, which can be crossed on foot or by bicycle along the central path.
In addition, about 100 cherry trees are planted in Umbrella Pine Park. The types of cherry trees include Someiyoshino and Yamazakura. The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from early April to mid-April. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, visitors can enjoy a spectacular collaboration of Amanohashidate and cherry blossoms.
Event Information
Light-up “Kasa-Sai-Zakura” at Kasa-Matsu Park
The “Kasa-matsu Park Light-up – Kasa-sai-zakura” scheduled for April 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2023 has been cancelled due to the suspension of cable operations; the event will not be held in 2024.
How to access
- Approximately 25 minutes by bus from Kyoto Tango Railway Amanohashidate Station (drop-off point: under the Kasa-matsu Cable) or
12 minutes by sightseeing boat (Amanohashidate Pier – Ichinomiya Pier) + 5 minutes on foot - Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Yosa Amanohashidate IC
Summary
Amanohashidate Kasa-matsu Park is a superb spot to enjoy the collaboration of Amanohashidate and cherry blossoms, with about 100 cherry trees in full bloom in spring. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the three most scenic spots in Japan over the cherry blossoms. You can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night, so please visit the park.
