Cherry blossom viewing spots in Bungoono City Sakura blooming update MtOntake Sakura Road ❚ As of March 24, 2026 Along the road on MtOntake in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, about 1,200 cherry trees line the route. Along the road you can find jindai akebono and Somei-yoshino. Some Somei-yoshino trees are starting to bloom in places. More blooms are expected to follow. The jindai akebono are about 10–20% in bloom. Jindai akebono petals are a slightly deeper pink than Somei-yoshino. Blooming is likely to progress through the weekend. The views are excellent, making this a great drive. Location: Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City ■■ Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto and other prefectures to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR hakata station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR kumamoto station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR beppu station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■