Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path in Fukushima Prefecture!

This video, titled "[4K Video] 2017 Kitakata Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree Path Kitakata-shi, Fukushima" (【4K映像】2017喜多方しだれ桜並木), is a movie showing the beautiful weeping cherry blossoms at a promenade in Fukushima, in full bloom.

The Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path ranks #1 for "Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots That Japanese People Want to Visit the Most," #1 for "Most Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot in the Tohoku region"(東北地方, Tohokuchiho), is "The Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot in the Tohoku Region That People Want to Visit the Most," and is a breathtaking sight that should definitely be on your bucket list.

What is "Kitakata Shidare-zakura Namiki" in Fukushima Prefecture? When is the best time to see them?

Photo：A woman enjoying a row of cherry blossom trees

The Japanese National Railways Nicchu Line used to pass through Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region, but is now discontinued.
The ruins of the Japanese National Railway's Nicchu Line, which was abandoned in 1984 was subsequently transformed into the "Nicchu Railway Line Memorial Cycling Pedestrians' Path" (日中線記念自転車歩行者道, Nitchusenkinenjitenshahokoshado).

More than 1,000 cherry blossom trees are planted along the 3-kilometer promenade!
In spring, beautiful cherry trees are in full bloom, and you can enjoy the sight of a tunnel of cherry blossoms as shown in the video. The best time to visit "Kitakata Shidare-zakura Namiki" is from mid to late April.

Highlights of the "Kitakata Shidare-zakura Namiki" and the 2024 "Kitakata Cherry Blossom Festival

Source :YouTube screenshot

Every year in Kitakata, a project called "Hospitality with Flowers Kitakata" is held, and street stalls pop up along the promenade in the tourism season.
You can see this at 0:43 in the video.
It is wonderful to visit not only during the cherry blossom season, but also during the blizzard of cherry blossoms just before they fall.

The "Kitakata Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held from April 7 to 26, 2024, when the weeping cherry trees are at their best, and there will be various events such as a walking event and a market featuring local products, in addition to the illumination of the cherry blossoms at night.

There is also a steam locomotive midway through the promenade, as you can see from 2:00 in the video.
This steam locomotive used to run on the Nicchu Line.
The contrast between the pink weeping cherry blossoms and the black steam locomotive is perfect, so be sure to get a photo for your Instagram.
Because the Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path in Fukushima is a promenade, it cannot be used for parties.

Summary of the Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path in Fukushima

Photo：Yoshino cherry trees・Nicchu Line steam locomotive

There are many places in Japan where you can view cherry blossoms, such as weeping cherry blossoms or Yoshino cherry blossoms, burst into bloom.
Among them, the Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path is a place that will have you thinking "I'm glad I came here."

Be sure to check the bloom forecast on the news or bloom forecast websites and visit the Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom!

◆Fukushima Prefecture Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path｜General Information◆
【Address】Jioshikirihigashi, Kitakata, Fukushima: Jisuwa,etc.
【Blooming Period】The middle to the end of April
【Night Cherry Blossom Lighting】 Cherry blossoms are lit up at night.For details, please visit the Kitakata Cherry Blossom Festival website.
【Access】A five-minute walk off the Banetsusai Line from Kitakata Station
【Parking】Available: Kitakata Commercial High School Ruins Temporary Tourism Parking Spot, etc. (Free)
【Bathrooms】Inside Kitakata Plaza, etc.

【Official Website】Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Path – Kitakata Tourism and Local Products Association
http://www.kitakata-kanko.jp/category/detail.php?id=104