Sakura Museum

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Learn about the famous Usuzumi-zakura cherry tree at this museum, a short walk from Tarumi Station.

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What it is

A museum dedicated to Usuzumi-zakura cherry tree.
Exhibits materials related to the tree.
Located within Usuzumi Park.

What to see

Root grafting by Toshiyuki Maeda from 1949.
Works by Chiyo Uno about Usuzumi-zakura.

When to go

Open daily in April.
Open weekends and holidays from May to November.
Closed from December to March.
Open 9:00 to 17:00.

Getting there

15-minute walk from Tarumi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: Motosu, Gifu
Official site: www.city.motosu.lg.jp
Phone: 0581-38-2410
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (until March 31), 10:00-16:00 (from April 1)
Closed: Closed except for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March 21, 2026 to May 6, 2026 (open daily until April 19), and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from late July to August. (Contact Neo Community Center for details)
Admission: Adults 300 yen, Elementary/Junior High/High School students 100 yen
Getting there: Tarumi Station — about 11 min on foot (0.6 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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