| Location | 296 Sakurakubo, Taki, Miharu, Tamura District, Fukushima |
| Features | Counted as one of the "Three Greatest Cherry Trees in Japan," this weeping cherry tree (Beni-shidarezakura) is over 1,000 years old. A National Natural Monument, its branches spread in all directions with pale pink blossoms cascading down like a waterfall. It is a world-class masterpiece that everyone should see at least once. |
| Best Time | Mid-April |
| Location | 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima |
| Features | One of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan" and the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu, famous for its red-tiled castle tower. About 1,000 trees surround the stone walls and moats. Night illumination creates a magical scene, with the blossoms and castle beautifully reflected on the water's surface. |
| Best Time | Mid-April – Late April |
| Location | Watari, Fukushima City, Fukushima |
| Features | A privately owned park praised by the late photographer Shotaro Akiyama as "Fukushima's Shangri-La." It's not just cherry blossoms; plum, peach, forsythia, and flowering quince bloom all at once, painting the entire mountain in pastel colors—a true paradise on earth. |
| Best Time | Early April – Mid-April |
| Location | 3-chome Kakunai, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima |
| Features | Developed on the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle and selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan." About 2,500 trees bloom here; the name "Kasumiga-jo" (Misty Castle) comes from how the entire castle looks as if it's covered in mist when viewed from afar. The undulating terrain offers varied and scenic views. |
| Best Time | Early April – Mid-April |
| Location | Natsui, Ono, Tamura District, Fukushima |
| Features | About 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees line both banks of the Natsui River for 5km. The long row of blossoms along the embankment is spectacular, perfect for an elegant stroll through the peaceful countryside. Carp streamers (koinobori) flying above the blossoms are a signature spring sight here. |
| Best Time | Mid-April – Late April |
| Location | 1-5 Kaisei, Koriyama, Fukushima |
| Features | Home to some of the oldest Yoshino cherry trees in Japan, planted during the Meiji period's Asaka Land Development. About 1,300 trees bloom around the park's large pond. It is the most beloved sakura spot for Koriyama citizens, offering a relaxing environment for walking and viewing. |
| Best Time | Early April – Mid-April |
| Location | Kawageta, Inawashiro, Yama District, Fukushima |
| Features | A 1km row of cherry trees along both banks of the Kannonji River near Lake Inawashiro. The contrast between the natural, unpaved riverbanks and the blossoms creates a rustic and beautiful atmosphere. At night, a seven-colored illumination makes for an ethereal viewing experience. |
| Best Time | Late April – Early May |
| Location | Oshikiri-higashi / Niroku, Kitakata, Fukushima |
| Features | A 3km pedestrian path converted from the abandoned JNR Nicchu Line. It features about 1,000 weeping cherry trees, making it one of the largest scales in Japan. The combination of the exhibited steam locomotive and the cherry blossoms is a photogenic scene unique to Kitakata. |
| Best Time | Mid-April – Late April |
| Location | Nagasawa, Sekita, Nakoso, Iwaki, Fukushima |
| Features | A historic site known as one of the three ancient barriers (seki) of Oshu. Around 600 trees are planted here; since it's located on a hill, you can enjoy viewing the blossoms while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's a place rich in historical elegance, often featured in ancient Japanese poetry. |
| Best Time | Early April |
| Location | 80-1 Botangen, Sukagawa, Fukushima |
| Features | A National Scenic Spot with over 250 years of history. While peonies (botan) are the main attraction, the garden's cherry blossoms also bloom beautifully in spring. Visitors can enjoy the sakura within the refined atmosphere of a vast Japanese garden, perfect for a calm and focused viewing. |
| Best Time | Mid-April |
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