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Otohime Sakura (Myokan-ji Temple)

#springwander The red weeping cherry tree in the precincts of Myokan-ji Temple is estimated to be about 400 years old. The flowers are dark pink, and it is called "Otohime Sakura" because of the unparallelled rich cherry blossoms in the Shirakawa region, and it is said that the abbot inherited it from Masamune Date, the lord of the Sendai Domain. Address 116 Kanaya-cho, Shirakawa City Parking area Available (city hall parking lot)
Posted: Apr 9, 2025
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