
Yamagata Yamagata
April 11, 2025 (Friday) - April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Kubo Zakura of Isazawa
伊佐沢の久保ザクラ
Designated as a national natural monument, this ancient tree is approximately 1200 years old. It is associated with a tragic love legend between Generalissimo Sakanoue no Tamuramaro and the daughter of the local powerful Kubo family, Otama. Supported by pillars, its branches bloom with pale pink flowers each year, exuding vitality and captivating the hearts of onlookers. Additionally, every year on the third Sunday of April at noon, the "Isazawa Nenbutsu Odori", designated as a prefectural intangible folk cultural asset, is performed beside the Kubo Sakura.
Best viewing: Mid to late April
【Sakura Festival】Okitama Sakura Corridor
【Period】Early to late April (until the end of the viewing period)
【Time & Content】A sightseeing route touring the cherry blossoms along the Flower Nagai Line of Yamagata Railway in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture. During the festival period, free tours are offered by volunteer guides.
【Night cherry blossom viewing content】None
【Period】-
【Illumination time】-
Open hours: Open 24 hours
Stalls: TBD
宴会の可否:(Can the banquet be held?): No
Specialty products: Sakura dango, Tama konjac, etc.
Transportation:Approximately 10 minutes by car from Nagai Station on the Flower Nagai Line of Yamagata Railway Approximately 20 minutes by car from Nanyo Takahata IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway via Route 113 and Route 287 Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Yamagata Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway via Route 348
Parking:Free
Contact:0238-88-5279