Jan 28, 2015 - 1 min read

JR Funaoka Station in Miyagi

Traditional-looking station near 1000 cherry trees!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

JR Funaoka Station looks like a small castle

Train stopping at JR Funaoka Station

JR Funaoka Station on the New Year's Eve

The signboard of the shopping street in front of JR Funaoka Station

The view of the 1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance along Shiroishi River and the cherry blossom-laden hills in the background. It's just a short walk from JR Funaoka Station.

The traditional-looking sign of JR Funaoka Station

There are two golden Shachihoko on the roof of JR Funaoka Station

Close-up look at one of the two golden Shachihoko on the roof

Sculpture standing just outside the station

The sign explaining the history of JR Funaoka Station

From the station, the Shiroishi River bank with beautiful 1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance is just a stone's throw away.

Electric signboard indicating the train schedule bound for Fukushima and Sendai. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Sendai from here, and an hour to Fukushima.

A sculpture of a girl stretching her arm to the sky

JR Funaoka Station, and the next stop on the line, JR Ogawara Station, are starting poinst to explore the beautiful 1,000 Cherry Trees at a Glance on the Shiroishi River bank. Big Sakura Festivals are held between these two stations, and many people get together to enjoy a beautiful scenery stretching alongside the Shiroishi River. The riverbank is just a stone's throw away from this charming station, and there is even a nice, cozy cafe on the way to the riverbank where you can take a break before/after enjoying a leisurely walk to admire gorgeous cherry blossoms. It's only 30 minutes train ride from Sendai and an hour from Fukushima.

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