The small station, Uranosaki Station, is well-known due to the stunning sakura tunnel and a vantage train driving through the flowers. 80 cherry trees were planted in 1930 and are adored by the local people. You will see a dreamlike image no matter sitting in the carriage or looking at the coming train to go through the sakura tunnel besides the track.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 80
The age of trees: 90 years
Variety: Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Matsuura Railway Uranosaki Station Sakura tunnel
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: March 31
How to visit
Access: Take train on Matsuura Railway at JR Imari Station. It takes 19 minutes from Imari Station to Uranosaki Station.
Address: Tachiiwa Yamashirocho, Imari City, Saga Prefecture
Japanese address: 佐賀県伊万里市山代町立岩
