Train station • 4 Chome Nakamonzencho, Kakamigahara, Gifu 504-0911, Japan
Citizen Park Station in Kakamigahara City is a small station where local Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line trains stop. However, this station undergoes a dramatic transformation in spring. Hundreds of cherry blossom trees surrounding the platform bloom, creating a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
During the rush hours in the morning and evening, the red Meitetsu train runs through this cherry blossom tunnel. The vivid red train and the light pink cherry blossoms create a contrasting beauty, forming a unique scenic landscape.
During the cherry blossom blooming season, the platform is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers. Not only local residents but also people from other prefectures visit to admire the cherry blossom tunnel. Therefore, during this time, temporary ticket gates are set up, and the number of trains increases with additional schedules.
The full bloom of cherry blossoms does not last long, but its momentary beauty captivates the heart. The breathtaking sight of the red train rushing through the cherry blossom tunnel is like a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. While anxiously awaiting the next year's cherry blossoms, one would want to fully enjoy this brief arrival of spring.