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Miharu, Fukushima / 三春滝桜

Miharu Takizakura cherry tree

A weeping cherry over 1,000 years old, one of Japan's three great cherry trees and the first cherry designated a Natural Monument (1922).

The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry in bloom on a hillside, seen from the approach path
Miharu Takizakura in bloom (photo taken April 2014)Photo: Σ64 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (resized) · License · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Before you go

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Opening hours

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Admission

During the blossom period only, a viewing fee of 500 yen (free for junior high and younger; no group discount) — in 2026, Apr 3-15. At other times you can visit freely.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

JR Ban-etsu East Line from Koriyama (platform 6) to Miharu Station, about 13 min. From Miharu Station to the tree by taxi about 2,600-3,000 yen one way. In the blossom season temporary buses run from the station (in 2026 until Apr 12; the light-up bus was 500 yen for adults).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

During the blossom period only, the Takizakura car park (850 spaces, coaches OK) is free. Car navigation cannot find the car park by street number; follow the signs. Accessible parking is available only in the blossom season (tell the guard).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

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Accessibility

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Address: 296 Sakurakubo, Taki, Miharu-machi, Tamura-gun, Fukushima

Official site: https://miharukoma.com/experience/183

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Busiest season

Blossom season with viewing fee and night illumination (Apr 3-15 in 2026; blooming declared Apr 2, full bloom Apr 6). Temporary buses in the season (e.g. Miharu Station - car park) ended on Apr 12 in 2026.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesNo drones without permission.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesMany of the town's cherry trees are on private land: do not enter private property, park on the road, leave rubbish or pick wild plants.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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