Takamori Pass Senbon Cherry Blossom "Cherry Blossom Festival"

Takamori Pass Senbon Cherry Blossom "Cherry Blossom Festival"

Event Overview

The Takamori Pass has a height difference of about 150m from the foot to the top, and about 7000 cherry blossoms bloom over 3km along the ninety-nine-turn hairpin curve.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Takamori Pass
  • Address:   
  • Takamori-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto
  • Public Transportation:   
South Aso Railway Takamori Station → 5 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
45km 50 minutes from Kumamoto IC on Kyushu Road via National Route 57/325
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0967-62-2913 (Takamori Town Policy Promotion Division)
  • Parking Number:   
20 cars/free. Because it is a one-way street during the cherry blossom festival, left side parking is allowed (100-300 cars)

Event Period

  • Late March to early April 2026
(Planned) * May be changed due to the flowering situation of cherry blossoms

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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