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Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms in Nagoya 2025: Best Spots and Access
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The Yamazaki River in Nagoya is renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms. In this guide, we highlight the best viewing times and locations, along with essential access information.
Yamazaki River: A Famous Cherry Blossom Spot in Nagoya
Nagoya's Yamazaki River is famously known as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.
The 2.5-kilometer stretch between the Ishikawa Bridge and Ochiai Bridge is lined with about 600 cherry trees. When spring arrives this is a spot where you can enjoy some spectacular scenery.
In particular, the area near the elegant wooden Kanaekohashi Bridge features many old trees with beautiful blossoms. This is one of the highlights along with the cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the river.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Along the Yamazaki River
The Best Time to See the Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms
Top 3 Cherry Blossom Spots Along the Yamazaki River
Information on Access and Crowds
Frequently Asked Questions
The Best Time to See the Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms
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The best time to see the cherry blossoms along the Yamazaki River is from late March until early April.
The Yamazaki River flows through Nagoya's Mizuho Ward and is loved by the local residents as its "hometown river." The rows of cherry trees in full bloom with their branches overhanging the river are simply spectacular.
During the peak blossom period the area is bustling with people enjoying o-hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties. It's especially busy and crowded on weekends and during the evening illumination. For those who'd like to avoid the crowds, visiting early in the morning on a weekday or in the late afternoon might be a good idea.
Also, the route from Ishikawa Bridge to Kanaebashi Bridge is known as the "Path of Spring," from Kanaebashi Bridge to Sodabashi Bridge it's called the "Path of Summer," and from Sodabashi Bridge to Kawanabashi Bridge it's known as the "Path of Fall."
Visitors can enjoy the magnificent scenery of flowers and trees during each season.
Top 3 Cherry Blossom Spots Along the Yamazaki River
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With the arrival of spring the cherry blossoms along the Yamazaki River are in full bloom. Next, let's take a look at our recommended spots for enjoying the Yamazaki River's beautiful sakura.
1. Ishikawa Ohashi Bridge
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The area along the Yamazaki River near the Ishikawa Bridge is a famous cherry blossom spot that can be reached by taking the Shioji Sakura Road from Mizuho Kuyakusho Station (Sakuradori Subway Line). In this area you can enjoy the blossoms in full bloom up close by going for a leisurely stroll along the Yamazaki River.
A beautiful sight you absolutely don't want to miss is the contrasting scenery of the Yamazaki River with the cherry blossoms, visible from the many nearby bridges.
Also, the Ishikawa Bridge area is not only appealing during the spring. In the summer it features the fresh greenery of trees and vegetation, in autumn it has the colorful foliage, and in the winter it has a sense of silence and tranquility. So the area is loved as a comfortable and relaxing spot throughout the year.
2. Kanaekohashi Bridge
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The wooden Kanaekohashi Bridge (google map) is a popular spot that offers a commanding view of the blossoms along the Yamazaki River. The reflection of the blossoms on the river's surface enchant all the visitors who come here.
In addition, during the cherry blossom season, the 120-meter stretch from Kanaebashi Bridge to Kanaekohashi Bridge is illuminated at night. This allows visitors to enjoy the mystical scenery of the evening blossoms.
Being able to enjoy the blossoms both during the day and at night, is the appealing feature of this spot.
*In 2024 this illumination event was held from March 25 to April 4.
3. Yatomi Park
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Another recommended o-hanami walking course is the route that goes along the Yamazaki River's Shikinomichi (Path of Four Seasons) as far as Yatomi Park (google map).
When you take Exit One from Mizuho Undojo Higashi Station (Sakuradori Subway Line) the road leading to the park is also lined with beautiful cherry trees in full bloom. This is the ideal spot for enjoying a relaxing stroll.
There's also a tunnel of cherry trees on the east side of Yatomi Park. When you pass under the arch of cherry blossoms hanging overhead you can enjoy a flurry of cherry blossom petals. This is a spot where visitors can enjoy blossom viewing at their leisure along with the elegant rows of cherry trees.
Information on Access and Crowds
Taking public transit is a convenient way of getting to the Yamazaki River area. After exiting from Mizuho Kuyakusho Station (Sakuradori Subway Line), go east for about one kilometer which will be a 13-minute walk.
Also, it's about 15 minutes on foot when you leave from Mizuho Undojo Nishi Station and go northeast for about 1.2 kilometers, and a 15-minute walk from Mizuho Undojo Higashi Station (Meijo Subway Line) heading northwest for about 1.2 kilometers.
Another option is to take a 25-minute bus ride from JR Kanayama Station, get off at Shidaiyakugakubu bus stop, then walk for about four minutes.
When coming by car, it takes about ten minutes from the Horita Exit of the Nagoya Expressway's Route 3 Odaka Route. However, there isn't an official parking lot, so please use the paid parking in the nearby area.
Please note that it gets very busy on weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00. If you want to avoid the crowds then it's a good idea to visit in the morning before 10:00 and also after dusk.
It also tends to be busy from 10:00 to 16:00 on weekends and public holidays. But if you visit before 9:00 it'll be relatively less crowded and you'll be able to enjoy o-hanami.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to see the Yamazaki River cherry blossoms?
The peak season typically runs from late March until early April, during which you can enjoy the blossoms in full bloom to your heart's content.
Where are the stations closest to the Yamazaki River cherry blossoms?
When starting your walk from Ishikawa Bridge, the closest station is Mizuho Kuyakusho Station (Sakuradori Subway Line). When starting from Ochiai Bridge, Aratamabashi Station (intersection of Sakuradori Subway Line and Meijo Subway Line) is close by and convenient.
Where do the cherry blossoms along the Yamazaki River start and end?
About 600 cherry trees are planted along the 2.5 kilometer stretch from Ishikawa Bridge to Ochiai Bridge. This area is called Yamazaki River-Path of Four Seasons (Shikinomichi) and is one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.
Are there any parking facilities near the cherry blossom spots along the Yamazaki River?
There is no official parking facility near the Yamazaki River. So when coming by car please use the nearby paid parking facilities.
Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Nagoya
The Yamazaki River area is a famous spot for enjoying picnics under the cherry blossoms. The best viewing time is from late March until early April.
The area features many highlights including the rows of cherry trees that extend from Ishikawa Bridge to Ochiai Bridge and the old cherry trees near Kanaekohashi Bridge. These spots are perfect for a leisurely stroll and cherry blossom viewing.
So please enjoy the cherry blossoms along the Yamazaki River as you feel the arrival of spring!
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