The area around Eiraku Dam is planted with 700 flowering sakura trees, including the Yoshino cherry species. There’s a two-kilometer circuit built around the dam’s pond, perfect for strolling or jogging. Additionally, the whole area around the dam is part of the Okuyama Ameyama Natural Park, which features a number of open spaces, squares, and hiking courses. Even after the cherry blossom season passes, many people come here to get in touch with the beauty of nature and the changing seasons.

• Location

  〒 590-0436 4 Koda, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka

• Directions

  30-minute walk from Osaka Taiiku Daigaku-guchi bus stop via Nankai bus; board bus at Kumatori Station on the JR Hanwa Line

• URL

  http://www.town.kumatori.lg.jp/town_syoukai/syoukai_kankou/shizen/1297844847754.html