Sakuragawa's Notable Trees - Mountain Cherries at Isobe Sakuragawa Park

True to its name, Sakuragawa City is a renowned cherry blossom destination. Isobe Sakuragawa Park is home to a grove of notable wild cherry trees designated as a national natural monument. The appeal lies in the simple beauty of wild cherries, which differs from Somei Yoshino varieties, with 11 different cultivars planted throughout. The park is also known as the setting for the Noh play 'Sakuragawa' by Zeami, and the history of cherry blossoms here dates back to the Heian Period, making it a historic cherry blossom viewing spot.