●One ticket is required per vehicle.●Allows entry for one of up to 6m in length.●Price include a contribution to Sakura Conservation.
Reservation System
5 Time Slots Per Day
Group
Check-In
Start～Leave By
Agroup
8:30
9:00～10:30
Bgroup
10:30
11:00～12:30
Cgroup
12:30
13:00～14:30
Dgroup
14:30
15:00～16:30
Egroup
16:30
17:00～18:30
Each day visitors will be divided into 5 time slots and travel to the summit using a 60-in, 60-out system.
This system also helps limit the number of visitors to the mountain, providing a more comfortable viewing experience.
A better experience with fewer people blocking your shots
Check in at Ohama Fishing Port at the foot of the mountain.
Time Slots
Tue, March 25 - Sun, April 13, 2025
Group
Check-In
Start～Leave By
Agroup
8:30
9:00～10:30
Bgroup
10:30
11:00～12:30
Cgroup
12:30
13:00～14:30
Dgroup
14:30
15:00～16:30
Egroup
16:30
17:00～18:30
* Motorcycles will be treated like any other personal vehicle. (As 2 motorcycles can share a space, 2 motorcycles may travel to the summit together with one ticket.)
* For our visitors’ safety, motorized vehicles with engines below 50cc will not be permitted entry.
* Groups may extend their time at the summit by purchasing tickets for 2 consecutive time slots.
* The final group of each day, group E, may remain on the summit past 18:30, but does so at their own risk. (Please notify a staff member if you plan to do this.)
* Check-in outside of the reserved time slot is not allowed. Please arrive on time.
* Tickets cannot be canceled, changed or refunded after purchase. Changes or cancellations due to cherry blossom conditions or weather are also not allowed.
* Please make sure you have selected the desired date and time slot correctly before purchasing.
Hiking
No Reservation Required (Entry may be restricted during peak times) Please support with a ¥500 Sakura Donation Per Person
・Allow approx. 90 minutes one way (from the parking lot at Ohama Fishing Port to the peak)
・For your safety do not use the main road, instead please use the Shikoku-no-michi Nature Trail
・If taking the bus, get off at "Ohama" bus stop
・No Reservation Required (entry may be restricted during peak times)
・Please support Sakura conservation with a ¥500 Sakura Donation per person when you reach the peak
・Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking
Hiker's Parking
Ohama Fishing Port : 2471 Ohama Ko, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町大浜甲 2471)
200 spaces (No reservations accepted / Entry may be restricted during peak times)
【Parking Lot Hours】9:00～17:30
*The trail is unpaved. Hiking is not recommended for beginners.
*Please begin your descent by 4PM. (The trail is dangerous at night)
*Weekends are crowded. Visiting on weekdays is recommended.
Transportation services operated by independent companies
Advance reservations are required or recommended
Reservations open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at noon (JST)
Please book directly with each operator
A limited-time offer from local shuttle bus and shuttle taxi companies to take you to the summit.
Service
Details
Week days
Sunset Shuttle Taxi
Advance Reservations Required・
Share taxis and buses
JR Takuma Station ⇄ Chichibugahama Beach ⇄ Mt. Shiude
¥6,000 per person (Round trip)
Reservations accepted until 10am on the day of.
*subject to change
Hikers must get off at the "Ohama" Bus Stop（大浜）and use the Shikoku-no-michi-Nature Trail. Do not get off at the Mt. Shiude Trailhead Bus Stop（紫雲出山登山口）, as the road to the summit is for vehicles only.
・Since 2021, advance reservations have been required for entry.
・This reduces wait times, prevents crowding, and creates a safer visitor experience for all guests.
Fewer guests make for better views
Safer Parking
Preserve Mt. Shiude with the local community
60 years ago, local residents planted cherry blossoms and continue to welcome Tourists today.
Charging admission makes conservation possible.
Online reservations allow for more efficient administration
90% of guests express satisfaction. Data is utilized for marketing purposes.
A Sustainable Future for the Region
Large crowds put a great deal of stress on the environment and local residents.
Requiring reservations helps alleviate these problems.
Mt. Shiude Summit Map
Summit Observation Deck (Undergoing Treatment)
Featured in The New York Times
Next to the Museum and Café
Stunning contrast between sakura and the sea
Secondary Parking Lot
Our most popular spot to enjoy the islands of Setouchi
(Wheelchair accessible)
Secondary Parking Lot
Gorgeous contrast between sakura and the sky
(Wheelchair accessible)
Second Overlook
The closest overlook to the parking lot
Summit Observation Deck
Near the Summit Observation Deck
Summer: Gorgeous Blossoms Line the Walking Trails
Archaeological Museum and Café
(Open daily from 9:30 to 17:00 during Sakura Season)
Light fare, drinks, ice cream, and souvenirs, all with a breathtaking view
Market
Taste authentic local food!
Visit the Sakura Market at Ohama Fishing Port during Sakura Season (9:30-17:00)
Open daily while supplies last; market will be closed in case of inclement weather.
Stay・Eat
Recommended hotels & restaurants near Mt. Shiude. Find the perfect spot for your stay!
Accommodations
Subdued or exciting,
classy or casual-
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Many of Mt. Shiude's sakura trees are over 70 years old, and the spread of witches' broom disease is threatening them with the risk of death.
Preserving the Beauty of Mt. Shiude for Future Generations
View from the Summit Observation Deck in 2010 (significantly pruned since then)
An older tree toppled by a typhoon
Pruning and treating infected branches
From 2021 to 2023, we carried out large-scale pruning of Mt. Shiude's sakura trees, removing diseased branches to encourage the growth of healthy new ones and restore the trees' vitality.
While the trees recover, the scenery at the summit will not be the same as in previous years.
This is part of a long-term conservation plan, and we sincerely ask for your understanding and support as we work toward a rejuvenated and flourishing Mt. Shiude.
Your Ticket Includes a Contribution to Sakura Conservation
Help preserve Mt. Shiude for future generations.
In 2019, witches’ broom disease spread throughout the mountain, causing many cherry trees to produce fewer blossoms. Their weakened branches were easily broken during typhoons and strong winds, and tree falls became more common.
Late March 2023.
Branches pruned in 2021 due to disease have begun to regrow, and the landscape is gradually recovering its former beauty.
Cooperation
Sakura trees are planted annually.
Mt. Shiude is also valued as the site of artifacts from the Yayoi Period (c. 300 BC - 300 AD). A plan is being developed to plant new cherry trees while preserving this valuable historical site.
Constant vigilance is essential. A record is kept for each tree’s condition, and its treatment is regularly checked and adjusted by an arborist.
To date, we have received ¥5,704,782 from our generous donors! These funds have enabled us to expand conservation and maintenance efforts on Mt. Shiude. We sincerely appreciate your continued support.
Patient records of each tree
A withered tree, previously dead, sprouts new shoots and leaves
Things to Know
Off-Hours Visitors
Large crowds are expected outside of event hours. At this time, there will be no one to
direct traffic. The road up the mountain is steep, and there are numerous places where cars
cannot pass. All visitors travel at their own risk. For everyone's safety, please do not enter
with large vehicles at this time.
All vehicles must vacate the summit parking lots by 8am.
The summit parking lot has only 60 spaces available.
In order to allow as many visitors as possible can enjoy the cherry blossoms,
off-hours vehicles must make way by 8am for those arriving during event hours.
We understand this may inconvenience those who park overnight or arrive early in the morning, but we kindly ask for your cooperation in allowing others the opportunity to view the blossoms as well.
Please Note:
・Customers can purchase up to 3 tickets (entry for 3 vehicles) at one time.
Customers wishing to purchase more than 3 tickets will need to make multiple purchases.
・Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The limitation on the number of tickets which can be purchased at one time is intended to allow as many people as possible to visit.
Please be considerate of other guests and refrain from purchasing multiple time slots.
・Cars will depart from Ohama Fishing Port in order of arrival.
Therefore, individual times of arrival on the summit and duration of visit may vary slightly.
・The road up the mountain is very narrow and there are many places with drainage trenches immediately next to the road in which cars can easily become stuck.Please drive cautiously.
The event organizers are not responsible for any car-related issues or accidents during the event.
Cancellations:
・Cancellations changes and refunds due to personal reasons are not allowed after purchase. ・Cancellations changes and refunds due to the cherry blossom blooming conditions or weather are not permitted after purchase.
・Depending on the state of the cherry blossoms or congestion, traffic regulations may be lifted even during the designated restriction period.
If traffic regulations are lifted, visitors will enter the area at their own risk. In this case, an email notification will be sent to the registered email address, and a cancellation process will be carried out.
・If the organizer determines that entry to the mountain is unsafe due to natural disasters or severe weather, the event may be canceled.
In this case, the same cancellation procedures as mentioned above will apply.
Safety Notices:
・Due to its status as a national park, open flames are prohibited anywhere on Mt. Shiude ・Barbecuing and the use of burners are prohibited at the summit and in the summit parking lot.
・Drones are prohibited. During Sakura Season, Mt. Shiude is considered to be an event space; Japanese law prohibits the use of drones in highly-populated areas such as events.
・Press affiliates should contact the Mitoyo Tourism and Exchange Authority (0875-56-5880 or info@mitoyo.org) in advance.
Additional Warnings:
・At present, the cherry trees on Mt. Shiude are undergoing significant conservation efforts, including pruning.
The actual scenery may not appear as pictured.
・The event and traffic restrictions are subject to cancellation at any time by the organizers.
The organizers are not responsible for the any travel-related costs incurred, including but not limited to transportation fees and hotel costs. ・Guests with physical disabilities are able to travel to the primary and secondary parking lots by car (see the Mt. Shiude Summit Map above).
This includes the most popular cherry blossom viewing site in the secondary parking lot with a gorgeous view of the Seto Inland Sea.
・Unfortunately, the accessible summit parking lot across from the archaeological museum and café is unavailable during Sakura Season due to the volume of guests making safe navigation to the true summit impossible. For visitors with mobility difficulties or those using a wheelchair, please check our Accessibility information separately.
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