Sakuragaoka-Dori (桜が丘通り) is a famous cherry blossom spot for locals. It’s a pink tunnel hidden in a quiet residential area. Approximately 100 cherry trees bloom along 800 meters. The Japanese blooms season from late April to early May. In particular, it becomes a spectacular view in early May.
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About Sakuragaoka-Dori
In the early Showa era, locals landscaped many cherry trees on the sidewalk. But the cherry trees withered and almost died. Subsequently, locals proactive buy more cherry saplings and planted. Up to now, the scale-up than before. Locals built a group to maintain and clean the cherry trees for cherry blossom season once a year.
When the cherry tree is in full bloom, the branches from the walk side reach each other and create a beautiful flower tunnel. Therefore, it attracted many locals and photography enthusiasts.
Famous Shop On Sakuragaoka-Dori
There are the best 2 of my favourite shop on my list if I walk along Sakuragaoka-Dori. One is a sushi restaurant, and the other is a bakery.
Umeno Sushi
Address: 1-19 Kashiwagicho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0942
Contact: +81138553133
High-quality sushi and fresh seafood, you won’t miss out on your trip.
Kobe Komugi-kan
Address: 27-41 Matsukagecho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0003
Contact: +81138553825
This bakery sells fresh and delicious bread, tarts and more. There is various bread you can have, and I love curry bread.
Information
Address: 1, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0942
How To Get Here
This road is always in a traffic jam during the rush hours. I recommend walking to the Sakuragaoka-Dori.
By Car
About 12 minutes drive from Hakodate Station.
By Tram
From the Hakodate-Ekimae tram, get on either a Route 2 or Route 5 tram toward Yunokawa or Yunokawa-onsen. And, get off at Kashiwagicho Station and walk for about 5 minutes.
Conclusion
Sakuragaoka-Dori is a place to walk with kids. Even it’s not in the cherry blossom season, and there is a famous sushi restaurant and one seasonal bakery.
It’s in a quiet residential area. Therefore, please don’t make a lot of noise.
