The large Ezoyama cherry tree, commonly known as "Obake Sakura" in Urakawa Town, Hokkaido, is in full bloom and is in full bloom.

This cherry tree is located on the ranch grounds of the JRA = Japan Racing Association in Urakawa Town.



The height is 16 meters and the circumference of the trunk is 4.8 meters. According to the town, the trunk is the thickest among the Ezoyama cherry trees registered in Hokkaido, and it is called "Obake Sakura".



The local Urakawa Tourism Association planned to open it to the public for the first time last year with the cooperation of the ranch, but it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and it was released one year later.



On the 29th, visitors enjoyed watching the beautifully blooming cherry blossoms and taking pictures.



A woman in her thirties who lives in the town said, "It's very beautiful. I'm glad that the tree is very big."

The cherry blossoms will be open to the public until the 9th of next month, and the Urakawa Tourism Association is careful when visiting the ranch by car, such as pausing or slowing down so that horses do not hit when crossing the road. I want it.