"Sakura Michi" — a single lane lined on both sides with weeping cherry blossoms, offering a stunning collaboration between the blossoms and Mt. Nekodake.

At Kyukamura Minami-Aso, a nature resort located in Takamori Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture (General Manager: Hideo Sei), the cherry blossom season has arrived at "Sakura Michi," a renowned hanami spot offering views of the Five Peaks of Aso in the heart of Aso. The "2026 Takamori Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, April 12, 2026. The festival will take place at two of Aso's finest cherry blossom destinations: "Sakura Michi" and "Takamori Pass Senbon Zakura (Thousand Cherry Trees)." Visitors can enjoy spring cherry blossom scenery set against the majestic natural landscape of Aso.

"Sakura Michi" is located just about a 10-minute walk from Kyukamura Minami-Aso, making it easily accessible for guests staying at the resort to enjoy hanami at their leisure.

◆ 2026 Takamori Cherry Blossom Festival Overview

The "2026 Takamori Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held at two of Takamori Town's premier cherry blossom spots: "Sakura Michi" and "Takamori Pass Senbon Zakura." Throughout the festival period, food trucks and plant markets will set up at both venues, allowing visitors to enjoy a picnic-style spring outing. Temporary parking areas will be established throughout the town, and large crowds are expected.

【Period】Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, April 12, 2026

【Hours】10:00–16:00

【Venues】Sakura Michi venue, Takamori Pass Senbon Zakura venue

【Details】Takamori Tourism Promotion Organization Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPpWFYgTnE/

◆ Two Cherry Blossom Spots Coloring the Aso Spring

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  • Source: PR Times
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