The highlights at Sakazu Park are cherry blossoms and water. 500 cherry trees are planted along the pedestrian walkways and water gate. You can admire the leisurely view of reflection of cherry blossoms and ducks swimming in the water. People stroll, sit under trees or taste local snacks in the park during sakura season.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 500
The age of trees:
Variety: Yoshino cherry and Double-Flowering cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Sakazu Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): late March to early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: Take Mizue Loot Bus for 10 minutes from JR Kurashiki Station and get off at the Akebono-bashi station.
Address: 1556, Sakazu, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Japanese address: 岡山県倉敷市酒津1556