Inawashiro Cherry Blossom Tour Bus" of Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture will start operation on April 18! Touring cherry blossom viewing spots such as the rows of cherry trees along Kannonji River, Kamegajo Park, and Tsuchitsu Shrine.

In conjunction with the Fukushima DC (Destination Campaign), Inawashiro Tourist Association (Chairman: Isao Kanda) will operate the "Inawashiro Cherry Blossom Tour Bus" for a limited period from April 18, 2026 (Saturday), which enables visitors to efficiently tour cherry blossom viewing spots in Inawashiro Town.

This is a special spring project that takes advantage of the know-how gained from operating the "Hidayokun-go" sightseeing bus, which began service in July of last year and has been well received. The route will include "Kamegajo Park" and "Tsuchitsu Shrine," which are full of historical atmosphere, as well as "rows of cherry trees along the Kannonji River," one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Tohoku, to enhance the convenience of secondary transportation and provide an environment where tourists can enjoy spring in Inawashiro smoothly.

Cherry blossoms along the Kannonji River

Three features of the "Inawashiro Cherry Blossom Tour Bus

1. special route covering all famous spots

The bus will take you to the nearest stop (LISTER INAWASHIRO HERBAL GARDEN) of "Cherry Trees along the Kannonji River", which is one of the most popular spots in Fukushima Prefecture, Kamegajo Park, Tsuchitsu Shrine, and other representative cherry blossom spots in Inawashiro. 2.

(2) Good compatibility with train trips to/from JR Inawashiro Station

All flights depart from Inawashiro Station on the JR Ban-Etsu-Nishi Line, making it a very convenient means of access for visitors coming to Inawashiro by train. 3.

3. free one-day pass for free sightseeing

A free day pass is available, allowing passengers to get on and off the train as many times as they wish. Tickets can be easily purchased in the train or at the Tourist Association counter, allowing you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing to your heart's content at various spots without worrying about time.

Cherry blossoms at Kamegajo Castle

Cherry blossoms at Tsuchitsu Shrine

Outline of the tour

Operation Period ： Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 18 (Sat.) to May 6 (Wed.), 2026 (10 days in total)

Number of services: 7 times a day (departing from/arriving at JR Inawashiro Station)

Fare: (per trip) Adults (junior high school students and older) 400 yen / Children (elementary school students) 200 yen

　　　　　　　Discounts are available for persons with disabilities (half price/show your passbook).

Free ticket: (per day) Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,000 yen / Children (elementary school students) 500 yen

　　　　　　　No discount for the disabled

Route: Inawashiro Station → Kamegajo Park → Tsuchitsu Shrine → Bus Center → Inawashiro Herb Garden

　　　　　　　Listel Inawashiro Herb Garden (closest to the rows of cherry trees along Kannonji River) → Inawashiro Station

Operator: Aizu Bus Company

Last year's HIDEYOKUN-go

Timetable (to/from JR Inawashiro Station)

Bus stop 1 bus stop 2 bus stop 3 bus stop 4 bus stop 5 bus stop 6 bus stop 7 bus stop

Inawashiro Station 10:10 11:05 12:10 13:05 14:10 15:05 16:10

Kamegajo Park 10:14 11:09 12:14 13:09 14:14 15:09 16:14

Dozu Shrine 10:18 11:13 12:18 13:13 14:18 15:13 16:18

Bus Center 10:21 11:16 12:21 13:16 14:21 15:16 16:21

Listel Inawashiro 10:34 11:29 12:34 13:29 14:34 15:29 16:34

Arrival at Inawashiro Station 10:45 11:40 12:45 13:40 14:45 15:40 16:45

For inquiries, please contact

Inquiries about the bus service

Aizu Bus Company Inawashiro Office

TEL: 0242-85-6127 (Hours of operation: 9:00-17:00)