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Beyond Tokyo: Stunning Cherry Blossom Spots at Sakado's Kawazu-zakura and Sakura Avenues

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Many people love traveling to Japan to see cherry blossoms. While popular tourist destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are top choices for cherry blossom viewing, as travelers visit Japan more often, many begin to explore less crowded spots outside the major cities...

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Many people love traveling to Japan to see cherry blossoms. While popular tourist destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are top choices for cherry blossom viewing, as travelers visit Japan more often, many begin to explore less crowded spots outside the major cities. These off-the-beaten-path locations not only offer unique cherry blossom scenery but also fewer crowds, making them hidden gems for many.
 

The Sumiyoshi Kawazu-zakura reaches full bloom in mid-March. (Photo credit / Sakado City)

Outside Tokyo, the Sumiyoshi Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom season is a major spring event in Sakado City, a suburb of Tokyo. Around the confluence of the Yaji River and Iimori River in Tsukagoechi, Sakado City, vast fields of Kawazu-zakura trees bloom spectacularly. The expansive riverside scenery paired with pink cherry blossoms makes a stroll here a delightful spring experience.

The beauty of the Kitasanbu Yasuhigan-zakura is truly enchanting. (Photo credit / Sakado City)

Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Sakado

 
Sumiyoshi Kawazu-zakura
Blooming period: Late February to mid-March
Location: Near the confluence of the Yaji River and Iimori River in Tsukagoechi, Sakado City
Transportation: Take a bus from Wako Station on the Tobu Tojo Line to Sumiyoshi Shrine Station, then walk 10 minutes
 
 
Kitasanbu Yasuhigan-zakura
Blooming period: Mid-March to late March
Location: Kitasanbu area
Transportation: Exit from the west exit of Kita-Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, take the Kawagoe Sightseeing Bus to Imashinai Station, then walk 10 minutes

The scenic views of the Korekawa Sakura Embankment (top), the Sakura Avenue in Higashi-Sakado area (bottom left), and the Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Jigen-ji Temple (bottom right) are must-sees. (Photo credit / Sakado City)

Korekawa Sakura Embankment
Blooming period: Late March to early April
Location: Right bank of the Korekawa River
Transportation: Walk 15 minutes from the west exit of Kita-Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line

 
 
Jigen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossoms
Blooming period: Late March to early April
Location: Jigen-ji Temple in Naka-Kosaka
Transportation: Take a bus from Wako Station on the Tobu Tojo Line to Naka-Kosaka Station, then walk 3 minutes
※ The Jigen-ji Temple Weeping Cherry Blossoms are designated as a natural monument of Sakado City and are over 250 years old
 
 
Sakura Avenue in the Higashi-Sakado Area
Blooming period: Late March to early April
Location: Jigen-ji Temple in Naka-Kosaka
Transportation: Take a Tobu Bus from Wako Station on the Tobu Tojo Line to the stop near V愕廿互螗堪?鲁档墓?担?鲁岛笤偻讲奖分钟

Admire cherry blossoms by the galaxy riverbanks—the most dreamy southern Izu meteor night sakura season!

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