Miyagi Spring Cherry Blossom Walking Route

Funaoka Castle Ruins Park & Hitome Senbonzakura
This year, I chose the legendary cherry blossom scenery of Tohoku!
🚶♀️Itinerary:
Funaoka Station ➡️ Funaoka Castle Ruins Park ➡️ Hitome Senbonzakura ➡️ Ōgawara Station

📌【Funaoka Castle Ruins Park】
From Funaoka Station, it’s a 15-minute walk to the foot of the mountain. Before climbing, you’ll pass by several food stalls where you can grab a bite before heading up!
Unfortunately, the cable car 🚡 has been discontinued due to aging, so you’ll need to walk. However, the path is lined with fully bloomed cherry blossoms, making it feel like you’re walking through a tunnel of flowers 🌸. At the summit, you’ll find the Funaoka Peace Kannon statue, a rest area, and small food shops. You can also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Shiroishi River embankment—truly healing scenery!

📌【Hitome Senbonzakura】
From the mountain, walk down to the riverside to reach the legendary cherry blossom tunnel 🌸. The most iconic scene is the moment when a train passes through the cherry blossoms 🚃✨. Many visitors gather on the "Shibata Senbon Bridge" to secure the perfect photo spot.

📌【Heading to Ōgawara Station】
Along the way, you’ll spot adorable painted stones pointing the direction 🪨. It’s about a 30-minute walk to Ōgawara Station, just in time to catch the cherry blossoms bathed in the golden glow of the sunset—truly romantic 🌇.

🚃Transportation: JR Tōhoku Main Line (Sendai ➡️ Funaoka/Ōgawara)

Post by Dolly Chan | Jun 13, 2025