Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park

Obara-Area

Mid-Nov–early Dec

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Take in a breathtaking view of 1,200 shikizakura cherry trees as their flowers contrast with fiery autumn leaves, painting the mountain face at Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park in fantastic pink and red hues.
The Obara area is home to other great locations where you can see shikizakura cherry blossoms—a flower which unlike most cherry blossoms, blooms in both spring and fall. Below are some ideas on courses to take around Obara for a spectacular floral adventure.

On foot:
Obara Fureai Park→Obara Paper Art Museum (50 min.)→Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park (60 min.)→Maebora Shikizakura Cherry Trees (35 min.)

By car:
Obara Fureai Park→Obara Paper Art Museum (5 min.)→Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park (5 min.)→Maebora Shikizakura Cherry Trees (4 min.)

Mt. Semmi Sakura's footpath is unavailable as part of it was washed away during the torrential rains of June, 2023.

See details (Japanese).

Another sight to see: Magenta creeping phlox

Blooming period: Mid-Apr – early May

Once spring comes around, Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park announces the change of seasons with astonishing magenta creeping phlox. The blossoming period differs slightly by year due to the weather and temperatures, but the flowers typically begin to open up around mid-April to early May, coming into full bloom around the start of Golden Week vacation.

Obara Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossom Festival

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Address	〒470-0506 Do no Hora, Semmi-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi
Cost	Admission free of charge Notes: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Business hours	Best viewing period: Mid-Nov–early Dec Shikizakura Cherry Blossom Festival hours: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Restrooms	Available
Closed	Never
Directions by public transportation	From Toyotashi Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line, get on the Toyota Oiden Bus's Obara–Toyota Line headed for Kami Nigi. Get off at Kami Nigi Bus Stop, the final stop, and walk approx. 15 min.
Directions by car	• Approx. 30 min. from Nakayama Interchange on Sanage Green Road. • Approx. 30 min. from Toyota-Fujioka Interchange on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway. • Approx. 30 min. from Mizunami Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.
Related links	Obara Tourism Association shikizakura cherry blossoms page (Japanese) Obara Tourism Association Semmi Shikizakura no Sato Park page (Japanese)