[Hyogo Sanda City] About 30 minutes from Osaka/Kobe! A complete guide to the ``Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor'' lined with spectacular cherry blossom trees.

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Conveniently located, approximately 30 minutes from the center of Osaka and Kobe. It's not as crowded as the city center, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a relaxed manner. In this article, we will introduce spots and recommended courses where you can enjoy the Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor...

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Table of Contents
What is “Mukogawa Sakura Zutsumi Corridor”?
Visit the cherry blossoms on foot or by bicycle from JR Mita Station
The cherry blossoms look fantastic at night when lit up!
A must-see for photo lovers! Panoramic view of rows of cherry blossom trees
Shimogaki Weeping Cherry Blossom Park, a famous spot for weeping cherry blossoms
Hasuka River where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and the outdoors
Basic information Mita/Mochidokoro Tsukushi no Sato
Basic information Sanda City Tourism Association Sanda City General Information Center (Kippy Navi)
``Flower Carpet'' is one of the few gardens in Japan that specializes in moss phlox.
[Official] Hyogo Tourism Headquarters site HYOGO! navigation

What is “Mukogawa Sakura Zutsumi Corridor”?

In Hyogo Prefecture, there is the ``Furusato Sakura Tsutsumi Corridor,'' which is made up of 50,000 cherry blossom trees along the approximately 170 km riverside that connects the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan. ``Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor'' is a part of this area, and refers to approximately 25km along the Mukogawa River that flows through Sanda City. Nowadays, it is a popular spot that is well known as a famous spot for cherry blossom trees.

[Official website] Hometown Sakura Zutsumi Corridor

Visit the cherry blossoms on foot or by bicycle from JR Mita Station

The Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor is long, so choosing your route is important. If you want to see the cherry blossoms on foot, we recommend starting from Mita Station on the JR Takarazuka Line or Kobe Electric Railway and heading to JR Shin-Sanda Station. The distance is about 3.5km, so if you walk slowly it will take about an hour, so cycling is also refreshing.

You will arrive at Mukogawa Ohashi Bridge in about 10 minutes on foot from Mita Station. The view from the top of the bridge is a must-see. Yoshino cherry trees line both banks of the Mukogawa River, and when they are in full bloom, they are a sight to behold.

Access information “Mukogawa Sakura Zutsumi Corridor”

For those arriving by car:

■From Kyoto: Kyoto Minami IC - Expressway (approx. 20 minutes) - Suita JCT - Chugoku Expressway (approx. 30 minutes) - Mita IC

Maizuru Higashi IC - Maizuru Wakasa Expressway (about 1 hour) - Yoshikawa JCT - Chugoku Expressway (about 5 minutes) - Mita IC

■From Osaka: Higashiosaka IC - Kinki Expressway (approx. 20 minutes) - Chugoku Suita JCT - Chugoku Expressway (approx. 30 minutes) - Mita IC

■From Sannomiya direction Shin-Kobe Tunnel National Route 2 - Kinki Expressway (approx. 20 minutes) - Yanagidani JCT - Rokkokita Toll Road (approx. 10 minutes) - Mita IC

■From Okayama direction Shin-Kobe Tunnel National Highway - Kinki Expressway (approx. 20 minutes) - Kobe Kita IC - Rokko Kita Toll Road (approx. 10 minutes) - Mita IC

■From Tokushima: Naruto IC - Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway San'in Expressway (approx. 1.5 hours) - Kobe Kita IC - Rokko Kita Toll Road (approx. 10 minutes) - Mita IC

For those coming by train:

■From the Osaka area Osaka Station JR Takarazuka Line (Rapid/approx. 25 minutes) - JR Takarazuka Station (Rapid/approx. 15 minutes) - JR Mita Station

■From the Sannomiya direction Sannomiya Station Kobe Municipal Subway (approx. 5 minutes) - Shin-Kobe Station Kobe Municipal Subway (approx. 10 minutes)

- Tanigami Station Kobe Electric Railway Mita Station (about 35 minutes)

The cherry blossoms look fantastic at night when lit up!

As you walk along the river from Mukogawa Ohashi Bridge towards Shin-Sanda Station, you will see Go-no-Oto Hall (Sanda City Cultural Center) on your left. Approximately 500 meters along both banks of the Mukogawa River next to the Go-no-Oto Hall, the area is illuminated, making this area a particularly popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms at night. The row of cherry blossom trees at night, surrounded by pale pink lights and 180 cherry bomboli, looks fantastic.

[Sanda City Official Website] Sanda Sakura Event

Mukogawa Sakura and Light Promenade/Sanda Cherry Blossom Festival

Every year, the ``Mukogawa Sakura and Light Promenade'' and the ``Sanda Cherry Blossom Festival,'' featuring local gourmet food, are held in the parking lot of Go-no-Oto Hall. Normally, it is scheduled to be held from April 1st. *The event period may change depending on the flowering situation, so please check the official website above.

The route of the JR Takarazuka Line/Kobe Electric Railway Sanda Station to Shin-Sanda Station course goes beyond Go-no-Oto Hall and continues upstream to the Seto Bridge area. It is about a 10 minute walk from Setobashi to Shin-Mita Station on the JR Takarazuka Line.

Along the Muko River embankment near Shin-Mita Station, double cherry blossoms line the rows of Someiyoshino cherry trees.

A must-see for photo lovers! Panoramic view of rows of cherry blossom trees

The Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor, which runs from near Shin-Mita Station to the next station, Hirono Station, is about 3.5km. If you walk along the river from JR Mita Station to near Hirono Station, it will be a full-fledged walking course of about 7km. If you go down to the riverbank, you will be greeted with a panoramic view of cherry blossom trees on both banks.

The area near JR Hirono Station is said to be a popular photo spot where you can take pictures of the cherry blossoms, the railway bridge, and the train together, so the train stands out.

You can access the Mukogawa Sakurazutsumi Corridor from any JR Mita Station, Shin-Mita Station, or Hirono Station. It is also attractive that you can walk as far as you like and see the cherry blossoms at any location of your choice.

Shimogaki Weeping Cherry Blossom Park, a famous spot for weeping cherry blossoms

The Mukogawa Sakura Zutsumi Corridor is located a little far from the center of Sanda City, near JR Aimoto Station.

A recommended spot near JR Aimoto Station is the weeping cherry blossoms at Shimogaki Shidarezakura Park, located near Hadabashi Bridge, about a 20-minute walk from the station. When you go inside and go up the slope, you will see a garden with weeping cherry blossoms in the back. The area around JR Aimoto Station is a tranquil area with vast fields, making it perfect for a cherry blossom viewing drive.

Hasuka River where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and the outdoors

If you're looking for a spring drive, we recommend Prefectural Route 37 along the Hatsuka River in the Takahira district of Sanda City. There is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Hazuka River near Mita Mochidokoro Tsukushi no Sato, which processes and sells mochi and sweets made from 100% locally produced sticky rice.

Basic information Mita/Mochidokoro Tsukushi no Sato

TEL:097-569-1908

Business hours: 9:00-17:00

Closed: Thursday

[Official website] Mita Mochidokoro Tsukushi no Sato

The Hassuka River has very clean water and is crowded with families playing in the river in the summer. About 6km north of Mita Mochidokoro Tsukushi no Sato, you will find the Sanda City Outdoor Activity Center, where you can camp and BBQ, and the Kogaki Valley Stock Fishing Area, so it is an area where you can enjoy the outdoors while viewing the cherry blossoms. .

There are many other cherry blossom viewing spots in Sanda City. ``Chokotto Mita'' and ``Sanda Sakura Events'' are listed, from famous spots to little-known spots, so please check the official website below for details.

Sanda City Tourism Association “Chocotto Sanda” “Sanda Cherry Blossom Event”

TEL: 079-561-2241 FAX: 079-550-9011

[Official website] Sanda City Tourism Association Sanda City General Information Center

Basic information Sanda City Tourism Association Sanda City General Information Center (Kippy Navi)

TEL:079-563-0039 FAX:079-563-0083

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Closed: Every Thursday (December 28th to January 4th)

``Flower Carpet'' is one of the few gardens in Japan that specializes in moss phlox.

In Sanda City, there are some famous cherry blossom spots where the cherry blossoms are at their best from mid-April onwards, after the Yoshino cherry trees have dispersed. It is one of the few specialized gardens in Japan that specializes in moss phlox, and the field on the hill in the mountain village of Eitakuji Temple is covered with flowers, giving it the appearance of a ``carpet of flowers.'' The park is usually only open from mid-April to early May, which is the peak viewing period, so please check the official website below for details.

Basic information Flower carpet

TEL (079)566-0446 (Main) / FAX (079)566-1525

Business hours: Weekdays 8:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:00-18:00

Closed: During the park opening period (closed every day from mid-April to early May)

[Official website] Flower carpet

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The official website of Hyogo Tourism Headquarters, which provides tourist information for Hyogo Prefecture (Kobe, Himeji, Kinosaki, Awaji Island, etc.). There is a lot of recommended travel information, including special sightseeing spots such as Hyogo Prefecture's Japanese heritage sites and cycling, as well as model courses where you can enjoy hot spring culture and Japanese sake, so be sure to check it out!

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