From Tokyo to Shiroishi Castle: Cherry Blossom Festival

From Tokyo Station, take the Tohoku Shinkansen and get off at Shiroishi Zao Station. The journey takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Masuoka Park, located near Shiroishi Castle, is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. There are about 280 Yoshino cherry trees, 60 weeping cherry trees, and more than 400 other cherry trees, including double cherry trees, covering an area of ​​about 72,000 square meters. The cherry blossoms in Miyagi Prefecture begin to bloom as early as early April, and the pink cherry blossoms surround Shiroishi Castle, a breathtakingly beautiful sight. During the Shiroishi Castle Sakura Festival, Shiroishi Castle will also hold a nighttime lighting event. It is highly recommended to visit Shiroishi Castle when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Shiroishi Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Location: Masuoka Park, 1 Masuoka-cho, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture Period: Early to late April Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Shiroishi Station #TokyoTrafficStrategy