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
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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
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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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