Miharu Takizakura Cherry Tree
三春滝桜
Miharu Takizakura is a huge weeping cherry tree in the small town of Miharu in central Fukushima. It is more than ten centuries old, and its branches spread out in all directions like a waterfall of flowers. Many people come in spring to see it in bloom, and in the evening the tree is lit up.
Visitor information
- Admission
In cherry blossom season: adults 300 yen; free for junior high school students and younger.
- Getting there
The tree is 6.3 km from Miharu Station (JR Ban-etsu East Line); shuttle buses run from the station in blossom season.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The best time to see the blossoms is mid to late April.
- Expect traffic jams in cherry blossom season.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Expect traffic jams in cherry blossom season; sightseeing shuttle buses run from Miharu Station during that time.
- Traffic restrictions apply during the Takizakura season, and buses and taxis use a different route from regular cars.
- The tree is lit up at night; the lighting period depends on how the blossoms are flowering.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukushima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Fukushima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:24
- Asr14:13
- Maghrib16:36
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Fukushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukushima.
Places to pray near Miharu Takizakura Cherry Tree
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Miharu Takizakura Cherry Tree
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: 京浜にけ at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): fukushima.travel, tohokukanko.jp