Nijukken Road is one of Hokkaido’s heritage. Stand at Nijukken Road, overlooking the Hidaka mountains, and rows of cherry trees surround the ranches. It’s in the top 100 cherry blossom attractions in Japan and top 100 avenues in Japan.
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About Nijukken Road
Nijukken Road (二十間道路桜並木) is one of Hokkaido’s heritage. At first, people built the road for the Royal family to visit the Royal ranch here. Since 1916, people have made the road for three years. Mainly it takes time to plant the cherry trees. The width between the roadside was 20 Ken (ken, Japan Distance measurement unit, about 36 meters). That is why it is called Nijukken Road.
Cherry Blossom
Approximately 3000 cherry blossom trees lined up over 7km in May. By far, Nijukken Road (Nijukken Road Cherry Trees, 二十間道路桜並木) has been voted as one of Japan’s top 100 cherry blossom attractions. During the season, there are over 200,000 visitors from all around the world. Furthermore, to see other glamorous cherry blossom views in Hokkaido [Click Here]
Tip: Check the temperature and weather [Click Here] before you visit. Therefore, you know what to wear [Click Here] and get prepare.
Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival (しずない桜まつり)
People sell unique local products and tasty food at a pretty low price at the festival venue.
Ryuunkaku
Only open during the Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival.
Ryuunkaku was a guest house built in a palace style in 1909. This building was previously used to host the Japanese imperial family and other dignitaries. Even now, there are many national treasures. Such as furniture and harnesses used by imperial family members.
Information
Address: Shizunaitahara, Shinhidaka, Hidaka District, Hokkaido 056-0144
Parking Lot: Free
Contact: 0146-42-1000
How To Get Here
If I get free time, I prefer to travel by bus than by car to avoid the traffic congestion and parking issues.
By Car
About 2 hour drive from Sapporo Station.
By Donan Bus
From Sapporo-Ekimae Bus Terminal(Sapporo Sta.) get on the bus Express Pegasus-Go (高速ペガサス号) toward to Urakawa Terminal (浦河ターミナル). Get off at bus stop Shizunai.
NOTICE: You need to reserve seats. [Click Here]
- By taxi
About 15 minutes from Shizunai Station.
- By Bus
From Shizunai Ekimae, get on the Donan Bus toward Minoriya. Get off at the bus stop Sakuraokasho and walk for about 15 minutes.
Conclusion
Beauty is just overwhelmed. It would be best if you looked at it at least once.
It is recommended to visit early in the morning during the season because there is not much traffic jam.
