Sakura Route 1: Springtime in Fukushima

There will be approximately 1,000 cherry blossoms when they reach full bloom.

There will be approximately 1,000 of Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry) trees in bloom along the Natsui River.

This famous cherry tree, that is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, is regarded as one of the three major cherry trees in Japan, and also designated as a natural monument.

A cherry tree of the couple (one tree with two different kinds of cherry blossoms) flowers in the former Gassemba (battlefield).

There will be cherry blossom tunnels where 100 Somei Yoshino trees surround the street.

The contrast among full-bloom cherry blossoms along both banks of the river, clear stream and green river channel area, is magnificent.

It is an approximately 1 km of a street lined with weeping cherry trees. It is selected as one of the 50 best promenades in Fukushima.

'Umatoro Peanut Soft Ice Cream' is made with plenty of Aizu grown peanuts.

Sembonzakura are in full bloom and in the background some snow still remains at Mt. Bandai. This location is considered as one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Aizu.

This hot spring was opened 1,300 years ago, and considered to be the birthplace of the Higashiyama hot spring. It is an inn standing along the valley with a superb view.