No. 0006🌸 Finally blooming! Why not feel the arrival of spring at the "Obe Sakasa Sakura" (Inverted Cherry Blossoms)?
Everyone, thank you for waiting! The synonym for spring in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, **"Obe Sakasa Sakura"** has finally started to bloom on the embankment where it is located!✨Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms have begun to flower!
Yesterday, the rice fields were filled with water, and everything is ready to welcome the mirror-like "Inverted Cherry Blossoms." Now, we are just waiting for the main attraction <the star cherry trees> to bloom all at once! Here are three ways to enjoy this unique time of year.
1. For the greedy ones who "want to get a head start on the current atmosphere!"
It is not yet in full bloom, but the buds that have started to appear here and there have a modest beauty unique to this time of year. However, for those who "still want to see the impact of full bloom...", we are holding an **"Obe Sakasa Sakura" Photo Exhibition** on-site (until 4/12). You can spend a luxurious time enjoying a set of photos that captured the best moments alongside the real scenery of today.
2. For the active types who "want to walk in the warm, sunny weather!"
Why not take a leisurely walk along the "Ono Sakura Zutsumi Corridor," which spans about 4km from Awata Bridge through the "Obe Sakasa Sakura"? Along the way, there are many cherry trees that local residents are carefully nurturing. If you find a cherry tree with a [No. 45] or [No. 46] plate (these are nameplates from the Obe District Community Development Council!), please stop and take a look. You are sure to make a discovery like, "Oh, this is it!"
3. For the impatient ones (lol) who "just want to see them in full bloom right now!"
Actually, I have some secret information...!🤫 In the "Kita-cho to Furukawa-cho" area further north along the embankment, the Edo-higan cherry trees are in full bloom! This spot, which is enjoying spring a step ahead of the Somei Yoshino, is actually a hidden gem.
Spring in Ono City changes its expression moment by moment. If you are wondering, "When should I go?", why not come and visit us first?
Come and find your own favorite scenery while feeling the spring breeze on your cheeks! Also, we are holding the Obe Sakasa Sakura Snap Photo Contest 2026, so please feel free to apply! We are waiting for you! Application requirements are here↓