100 cherry trees known as “Mikumari Zakura” or Mikumari Cherry Trees are planted along the riverbank near the Udano Mikumari Shrine. Night illumination is held during the blooming period, and cherry blossoms are beautifully reflected on the river.
Mikumari Zakura = 水分桜
- Mikumari Zakura
- Utano-Furuichiba, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
- From Kintetsu Haibara Station, take a bus bound for 'Utano (菟田野)'. Get off at 'Furuichiba Mikumari Jinja Mae (古市場水分神社前)'
- ParkingPark at nearby parking lots or World Maple Park 'Hirara'
- Seasons: Early to mid April
