Shiraishi-gawa Tsutsumi Sakura – The Tohoku Region's Most Epic Blossom Avenue

#cherryblossom25 Stretching 8 km along the Shiraishi River in Miyagi Prefecture, this is one of Japan’s longest and most dramatic cherry blossom spots—with 1,200+ Somei-Yoshino trees forming a tunnel of pink, all backed by the snow-capped Zao Mountain Range. 🌸 Why It’s Unique ✔ Natural Grandeur – The "Snow Wall Effect": Blossoms contrast with Zao’s lingering snow (early-mid April). ✔ *Bike-Friendly – Rent cycles to glide under petals with mountain views. ✔ Less Touristed – No foreign crowds like Kyoto; mostly Japanese photographers and locals.