The mountain is dyed pink with the "Aizu Pass Yamazakura" peak season in 2024! Take a breathtaking drive from Odai Town to MatsusakaCity OdaiTown Mie Prefecture

Aizu Pass mainly refers to the Iinan Misedani Station Line, a general prefectural road that is used as a driveway to Iinan Town MatsusakaCity.

Along this road you can find many Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, a common variety of cherry blossom, but the main reason people come to Aizu Pass for cherry blossom viewing is to enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains decorated with wild cherry blossoms, which are just as beautiful as those in Yoshino!

Unfortunately, this road was closed during last year's cherry blossom season, so people were unable to enjoy it, but this year it is open to the public, so we expect many people to come and see it.

The best way to enjoy Yamazakura is to OdaiTown side From there, proceed along the prefectural road. 20 min Arrive in about "Aizu Pass Yamazakura Observation Point" This is the view overlooking the mountains.

You can sit on a bench and enjoy the special scenery that can only be seen during this season, spreading out like a patchwork of pink, red, and green.

As usual Wild cherry blossom The best time to see the flowers is Somei-Yoshino begins to scatter Early to mid-April is. April 7, 2024 Currently, the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, and the Yamazakura cherry trees are also in full bloom. I don't know if they'll be visible until the second weekend of April. Weather permitting is.

On April 7th, I enjoyed a cherry blossom tour with Mie Travel Ambassador Sanpei, and took photos at the last spot from 17:30 to 18:30. Even at this time, there were still a few people passing by looking for the wild cherry blossoms.

Everyone got off their cars at the observation deck and enjoyed the mountain cherry blossoms in full bloom.

In 2024, the cherry blossoms will bloom later than usual, meaning that you will be able to enjoy the combination of Somei Yoshino and Yamazakura cherry blossoms on both sides of the prefectural road!

Several cars can be parked at this observation point, but please be considerate to others and enjoy the view. The prefectural road is not wide, so it is recommended to enjoy the view while taking a drive.

On the border with MatsusakaCity is the observation deck "Gratitude Hill," which offers a panoramic view of OdaiTown from a high vantage point.

The photo above is from 2022, and the photo below is from April 7, 2024.

Besides the cherry blossom season, there is a steady stream of visitors throughout the year seeking beautiful scenery that can only be found here, such as the chilly season when you can see the sea of clouds and the first sunrise of the year.

Gratitude Hill of Entrance from the top Until Stairs has been developed.

10 minutes As you progress, you will see Yellow Torii Gate There is happiness It is said that "Bell of Fortune" but.

bell Ring the button and Spectacular view of wild cherry blossoms to Gratitude I dedicated it to you ♪

Aizu Pass Go to OdaiTown At the entrance on the side, there is a very famous store Chinese noodles "Ichifuji" there is.

There must be many people who go to OdaiTown just to eat their Chinese noodles and​ ​champon! There is a long line at lunchtime, but on your way back from viewing the wild cherry blossoms, be sure to enjoy the local food of OdaiTown.