Wendy and Anya went to Kansai to enjoy cherry blossoms in 2016. They stopped by to visit friends living in Kyoto. During the cherry blossom viewing, apart from barbecue and beer at night, the most recommended arrangement is to come next to the river and under the cherry trees. ㄧ Let’s have a picnic and chat leisurely. At that time, the whole itinerary featured picnic mats in various rivers and rivers to see cherry blossoms. Except for Kamo River in Kyoto, the Yahata Back Dike, the Sabo River in Nara, and the Nanaya River in Kameoka are all pretty good locations. The first one I will introduce is Yamato Takada's Takadagawa Senbonzakura.
Transportation: How to get to the banks of the Takata River in Yamato Takata?
Yamatotakada City is located in the northwestern region of the Kansai Nara Line. There are three railway stations in the area: Yamato Takada Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line), Takata City Station (Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line), and Takata Station (JR Yamato Line), whether from Kyoto or From Osaka, the traffic is very convenient. Even if you come by car, Nishimeihan Expressway and Minamihanna Road can pass through, but the chances of traffic jams are quite high during cherry blossom viewing.
If departing from Kyoto Station, it is recommended to take the direct train between the Kintetsu Kyoto Line and the Kashihara Line (without changing trains), then transfer at Yamato Yagi Station to Yamato Takada Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line) and get off, or transfer at Kashihara Jingumae Station Get off at Takada City Station (Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line).If you are departing from Osaka, you can take the Kintetsu Osaka Line at Tsuruhashi Station, or the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line/JR Yamato Line at Tennoji Station.
This time we took the Kintetsu from Kyoto Station, took the express route and transferred at Kashihara Jingumae Station, and took the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line and got off at Takada City Station. The route from Kyoto is similar to the transportation route to Yoshino Mountain. Transfer to Jingumae Station, Yoshino Mountain and Takada River are both recommended spots for viewing cherry blossoms at Ichimoku Senbon.
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▲ The promotional poster for the cherry blossom event in Yamatotakada City, the main feature is the cherry blossom tunnel next to the Takata City Station.
▲ Take the Kintetsu Express train from Kyoto Station. Unless you have purchased the Kintetsu Freepass, remember not to take the limited express train. The fare is twice as expensive, and it only takes more than 20 minutes.
▲ Then transfer at Kashihara Jingumae Station, and take the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line to the Furuichi ordinary car, and you can reach Takata City Station within 10 minutes.
▲ After exiting the Takata City Station, walk straight west to reach the Takata River.
▲ Follow the cherry blossom flags and directions along the side of the road, and head directly to the Takata River.
Takada Senbonzakura in Yamatotakada City
The Takata River in Yamatotakada City has 1948 cherry trees planted since 1,200. It has the reputation of Takata Senbonzakura. It stretches along the banks of the Takata River between the two Kintetsu stations of Yamato Takada Station and Takata City Station. 2.5 kilometers, the central area is Dazhong Park, and the banks of the Takada River are lit at night. It is also a cherry blossom viewing spot where you can enjoy night cherry blossoms.
The most beautiful cherry blossom tunnel next to Takada City Station
From Yamato Takada Station, Takata City Station, and Takada Station to Takata River, the walking distance is within 500 meters. It is recommended that the cherry blossom view of Takata City Station is the most beautiful. The three tributaries of the upper reaches of Takata River meet here. The scenery where the railway train shuttles under the cherry trees. After walking through the railway, you will see a dense and lush cherry blossom tunnel. Wendy thinks it is the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot on the Takata River. No matter from which station you come to the Takata River, it is recommended that you have it at the end. Walk to Takada City Station to enjoy cherry blossoms.
▲ The trains and railways of the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line are suitable for those who like to take photos of the railway passing through the cherry blossom tunnel.
▲ Looking at the Takata River from the pedestrian bridge next to the railway, the spectacular Takata Senbonzakura, among the dense cherry trees, you can't see the end at all.
▲ The cherry blossom tunnel is forbidden to traffic, and everyone can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the cherry blossoms.
▲ At the end of the cherry blossom tunnel, you can step up to the high-altitude sidewalk and overlook the beautiful scenery of the cherry blossoms. After crossing the sky bridge, you can reach Dazhong Park!
Go to the riverside picnic and garden party in Dazhong Park
Dazhong Park is located in the center of the Takada River Senbonzakura. We visited this place on April 2016, 4. It coincided with a Sunday garden party event. Dazhong Park is very lively. The cherry blossom viewing spots on the river bank are usually not easy to find food. Preparing a picnic can be said to be the best choice. If you come here on a holiday and meet the lively food stalls at the garden party, foraging for food is quite simple!Of course, the disadvantage is that it is a bit noisy. Fortunately, the 3-kilometer-long cherry blossom landscape of the Takata River effectively disperses the crowds. Those who love peace can sit down and enjoy the cherry blossoms in places with less crowds at the north and south ends.
▲ When I came to Takatagawa on Sunday, Dazhong Park is holding a garden party, and foraging is not a problem at all.
▲ The well-prepared picnic team can be sold directly at a stall.
▲ A group of people playing guerrilla picnic mats under the cherry blossom trees.
▲ During the cherry blossom season, the road next to the Takata River is actually quite crowded, but with the cherry blossoms, it’s okay to open slowly. Pedestrians have to be careful too!
▲ The beautiful cherry blossom tunnel, let us walk back and forth again.
Conclusion
When arranging the Kansai cherry blossom viewing itinerary in 2016, after having walked through the carefully crafted gardens of Kyoto and the leisurely water scenery of Shiga, this time the cherry blossom viewing mainly took the rural countryside along the river and went to Keihana. River-themed cherry blossom viewing spot, the advantage of river cherry blossom viewing is that it can disperse the crowds, and it will not be crowded to the point where it is difficult to take pictures and view the scenery, so that the cherry blossom viewing process can be slowed down, and the beauty of the cherry blossoms can be truly leisurely appreciated, and more importantly, between relatives and friends The focus of pre-preparation is on picnic mats and meals!
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◎ Takatagawa Senbonzakura.Dazhong Park
– Venue: 〒635-8511 Daejidai High School, Yamatotakada City, Nara Prefecture (on the banks of the Takata River)
– Official website: http://www.city.yamatotakada.nara.jp/kanko/
