Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture. Located 30 min. from JR Sendai station, this park is famous for its abundant cherry trees (over 1000 trees!), great view of Mt. Zao and the two endless lines of '1,000 cherry trees at a glance' along Shiroishi River. The park is a 10-minute walk from JR Funaoka station. From the bottom of the hill, it's an easy and scenic 100 meter-hike to the top of the hill where the Funaoka Castle Park is located. During Sakura Festival, a free shuttle bus service is available between the parking lot and the park.
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Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park
Great view of 1000 cherry trees & Mt. Zao from hilltop

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Breathtaking view of Mt. Zao and 1,000 cherry trees along Shiroishi River seen from an observation deck at Funaoka Castle Park during Shibata Sakura Festival

Cherry blossoms viewed from a parking lot at Funaoka Castle Park during Shibata Sakura Festival

Cherry Blossoms and yellow forsythia in full bloom

Blue sky and white cherry trees!

Close up of cherry blossoms in full bloom

Blue sky, white cherry blossoms and yellow forsythia make a great combination

White and pink weeping cherry trees. Pretty!

Japanese beauty

Close up of '1,000 cherry trees at a glance'. But actually, you can't see them at a glance, the line of trees continues as long as 8 km!

Northward view of '1,000 cherry trees at a glance' seen from an observation deck at Funaoka Castle Park

Close up of the line of cherry trees along Shiroishi River

Statue of goddess of mercy on the hilltop surrounded by cherry trees. There are more than 1,000 cherry trees on the hill

Pretty in pink!
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