"Sakuramichi" offers a beautiful collaboration between weeping cherry blossoms and Mt. Nekodake. It is a straight path lined on both sides with weeping cherry blossoms in full bloom.

In Takamori Town, the "inner parlor of Aso" located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture—home to the nature-inspired resort "Kyukamura Minami-Aso" (Location: Takamori Town, Aso District, Kumamoto; General Manager: Hideo Sei)—the cherry blossom season is arriving at "Sakuramichi," a famous spot overlooking the Aso Five Peaks. The "2026 Takamori Sakura Matsuri" (Cherry Blossom Festival) will be held from Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, April 12. The festival takes place at two locations: "Sakuramichi" and "Takamori Pass Senbonzakura," both known as some of Aso's premier cherry blossom viewing spots. Visitors can enjoy the spring cherry blossom scenery alongside the majestic nature of Aso.

"Sakuramichi" is located about a 10-minute walk from Kyukamura Minami-Aso, making its convenient location for guests to easily enjoy the blossoms one of its key attractions.

◆ **Overview of "2026 Takamori Sakura Matsuri"**

The "2026 Takamori Sakura Matsuri" will be held at two famous cherry blossom spots in Takamori Town: "Sakuramichi" and "Takamori Pass Senbonzakura." During the period, food trucks and a plant market will be set up at both venues, allowing visitors to enjoy a spring moment with a picnic-like atmosphere. Temporary parking lots will be established throughout the town to accommodate the many visitors expected.

* **Period:** Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 * **Time:** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM * **Venues:** Sakuramichi Venue, Takamori Pass Senbonzakura Venue * **Details (URL):** Takamori Tourism Promotion Organization Official Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPpWFYgTnE/

◆ **Two Cherry Blossom Spots Coloring Spring in Aso**

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  • Source: PR Times
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