[2025 Miyakonojo Attraction] Travel Guide for Mochio Park (Updated Oct)

Mochio Park in Miyazaki is where cherry blossoms stretch endlessly across the horizon—nearly 2,600 sakura trees in perfect harmony. As I wandered the hillside trails, the soft fragrance of blossoms filled the spring air. Locals danced and sang during the sakura festival, and I joined in, swept up in the celebration. It felt like stepping into a dream painted in petals. #cherryblossom25

#cherryblossom2024 Blooming tunnels There are thousands of sakura trees in Motio Park. Since mid-March, it has been turning into a real pink cloud. Thousands of visitors come to walk along its flowery alleys. Recommended Take a ride on a rickshaw under the cherry blossoms Admire the view from above of 2,600 trees Visit the daily entertainment programs and take a look at the grocery stores How to get there The easiest way to get to the park is by car. From Miyazaki Station, you need to drive a few blocks straight to Highway 269. After about 1 hour and 15 minutes, it will lead directly to Motio Park. Cherry Delight The cherry blossom season is one of the best moments to visit Japan. The cherry blossom is a symbol of new beginnings and the end of a cold winter. Locals and visitors flock to the park to celebrate the arrival of spring with beer and picnics, as well as take many beautiful photos. A sea of petals About 2,600 trees bloom in Motio Park. It looks like a boundless pink sea against a bright blue spring sky. Old-fashioned park recreation One of the most pleasant ways to admire the cherry blossom — take a ride through the park on a traditional rickshaw cart. Near the sanctuary of Motio, there is a beautiful view from above of the festive park. Not only sakura Very close to the park is Sekinoo Waterfall, one of the hundred most beautiful in Japan.

#cherryblossom2024 Motio Park is located not far from Sekinoo Waterfall. At the end of March and April, sakura blossoms wonderfully here. However, at other times there is something to see and do here. It is interesting Motio Park is included in the list of the hundred best places to admire sakura in Japan Sekinoo Waterfall has a fantastic suspension bridge There is a fascinating five-kilometer hiking trail in the park How to get there Motio Park is a 20-minute bus ride from the station Miyakonojo (you need to get off at the Yokoichi bus stop). The fastest way by car from Miyazaki is via the Miyazaki Expressway in the direction of Kumamoto. On Highway 10, take the Miyakonojo exit and after about 10 minutes turn right onto Highway 108. Then follow the signs to Sekinoo Waterfall. Walk to the waterfall There is a five-kilometer hiking trail in Motio Park. It offers stunning views of the mountains, as well as the river and Sekinoo Waterfall itself. An unforgettable experience is to walk along a swinging suspension bridge through the sparkling suspension that rises from the waterfall. The Kumaso playground at the top of the hill is ideal for admiring the beautiful views and a family picnic. Slides and play equipment are provided for children. In the park, you can look into the sanctuary of Motio and get a blessing for a strong relationship and a successful birth. There are many huge rocks in the park. They were discovered when the sanctuary was being cleaned of the ashes under which it was buried as a result of a nearby volcanic eruption. Don't forget about the waterfall Motio Park is a great place for a leisurely stroll and picnic with fantastic views. If you decide to walk to Sekinoo Waterfall, you will spend an unforgettable day in these parts.