Sakura Alley In Minamata

#cherryblossom2024 A border of cherry blossoms at the foot of the mountains A strip of beautiful cherry trees winds along the forested shore of the Yatsushiro Sea, between the city of Minamata and the Yunoko hot springs. It is interesting This road is one of the hundred best places to admire sakura in Japan There are about 500 cherries growing here How to get You can get here by Kyushu shinkansen. From the nearest train stations Shin-Minamata and Minamata (on the orange line of Hisatsu) to the cherry strip about an hour on foot. You can take a taxi in 10 minutes, or it is better to rent a bike. Where to admire The stunningly beautiful nature makes Yunoko Cherry Path one of the best places to admire sakura in spring. Admire the blossoms as you drive along the road by car or bike. The pink border of sakura is also visible from the window of the train that travels along the coast. Moving along the Cherry Path from Minamata, you can drive to Yunoko and spend a wonderful day at the hot springs. Picnic Season Cherries bloom at different times, depending on the weather and temperature, but usually the most beautiful period comes in the last week of March. To plan your trip more accurately, keep an eye on the bloom forecast. Finish the trip with a classic hanami (picnic under the cherry blossoms), sitting on a blue blanket with friends.