A Journey Through Hakone's Famous Sakura Spots and Their History

Part 1: The Grace of Weeping Cherry Trees at Ohiradai – A Quiet Spring Gem in Hakone

Ohiradai’s Weeping Cherry Trees 

Best viewing time: Late March to mid-April 

Near Ohiradai Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, over 100 weeping cherry trees decorate the landscape in spring. With their delicate, cascading branches, these trees resemble curtains of soft pink petals. 

You can even enjoy the view from the train windows, making this a beloved spring tradition in Hakone. 

Access Information

About 17 minutes on the Hakone Tozan Line from Hakone-Yumoto Station (toward Gora), get off at Ohiradai Station, then a 5-minute walk. 
Alternatively, take the Hakone Tozan Bus (Route H) for about 8 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto, get off at "Ohiradai Station" bus stop, and walk about 5 minutes. 
Address: Ohiradai, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa

Back to Blog List