In order to celebrate the victory of Japan-Russia War in 1906, 132 cherry trees were planted along a road at Shinjyo-son village, hence the name, aka triumphant cherry trees. During full bloom time, you can enjoy incredible scene of cherry blossom tunnel and samurai residences in Edo era.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 132
The age of trees: more than 100 years
Variety: Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Gaisen Cherry Trees
Cherry blossom viewing period: mid to late April
Best time to view in 2019: mid to late April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): mid to late April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: April 14
How to visit
Access: It takes 40 minutes by JR Chugoku bus from Katsuyama eki station to Shinjyo-son-yakuba bus station, and then walk for 2 minutes.
Address: Higashimachi, Shinjo-son Maniwa-gun, Okayama
Japanese address: 岡山県真庭郡新庄村がいせん桜通り