Yamanakadani Station still has that old-town vibe. It's a peaceful cherry blossom spot with hardly any crowds. After leaving the station, there's a long path lined with cherry trees. Walking under the blossoms is so refreshing and relaxing.
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Yamanakadani
A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with 1,000 cherry trees lining the riverbed.
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Yamanakadani is located near the border of Osaka and Wakayama prefectures. It was once a post town on the Kishu-kaido highway used by the Kishu Tokugawa family when they made the SANKIN KOUTAI (a system in which feudal lords travel back and forth between their fiefdom and Edo every other year). Today, the old townscape remains in the surrounding area. Nowadays, stone pavements and lanterns have been maintained, giving the area a quaint atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy eating at stylish cafes, and restaurants renovated from old private homes or trying to make stained-glass windows at a stained-glass studio.
Since the 1965s, cherry trees such as Someiyoshino and Yamazakura have been planted along the banks of the Yamanaka River that runs near Yamanakdani Station on the JR Hanwa Line. The area is now lined with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, which attract many visitors every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best from late March to mid-April.
During the season, the "Yamanakadani Cherry Blossom Festival" is held at the Naughty Kingdom in front of the station. Stage events and a market will be held at the Yamanakadani Cherry Blossom Festival. The "Naughty Kingdom" is a park with free admission and a great place to eat lunch. The cherry blossoms are also illuminated at night. The fantastic atmosphere of the cherry blossoms, which is different from that of the daytime, is a must-see. Jifukuji Temple, located about 7 minutes from Yamanakadani Station in a residential area, is known for its magnificent weeping cherry blossoms, which should not be missed. If you go a little farther, you can also see the Sutra mound #4 of Katsuragi Shugen, which is recognized as a Japanese Heritage site.
Highlights
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The old townscape remains, once an inn town on the Kishu-kaido highway. Today, old private house cafes and restaurants can be found here.
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About 1,000 cherry trees are planted along the banks of the Yamanaka River, which are at their best from late March to mid-April.
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The "Yamanakadani Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during the cherry blossom season and is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot that attracts many people.
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If you go a little farther, you can also see the Sutra mound #4 of Katsuragi Shugen, which is recognized as a Japanese Heritage site.
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Approximately 1,000 cherry trees bloom mainly along the river
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Various events during the Cherry Blossom Festival
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It is crowded with visitors during peak season
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Shidarezakura (weeping cherry) at Jifukuji Temple
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Lights up at night
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Cherry blossoms can be viewed from the platform of Yamanakadani Station
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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There are no foreign language information signs, but sightseeing maps published by Hannan City are available in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), and Korean.
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Is parking available?
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There is an operated parking lot that is open only when the park is open, with parking for 140 vehicles. Fees are 500 yen for regular vehicles and 1,500 yen for large vehicles.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.
Reviews
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Yamanaka Onsen is a famous tourist spot, especially for Kakusenkei Gorge. The scenic valley views here are really popular~
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Yamanakadani still has that old town vibe. It's a peaceful spot with fewer crowds, perfect for cherry blossom viewing. The soft pink sakura, the railway, and the trains together look just like a beautiful painting. It's also the perfect place to capture those 'train and cherry blossom' shots. I really love it here.
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Both sides of Yamanakadani Station are lined with cherry trees—there are over a thousand of them! 🙏 If you want to avoid the crowds in Kyoto, this is a great spot to enjoy the cherry blossoms. 🌸
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 山中渓（やまなかだに）
- Postal Code
- 599-0214
- Address
- Yamanakadani, Hannan City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 072-471-5678 (Urban Vitality Creation Section, Future Creation Department)
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
- 1-minute walk from Yamanakadani Station on JR Hanwa Line
- Website
- Official Website (Japanese)