Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
弘前さくらまつり
Hirosaki Park celebrates cherry blossoms with illuminated trees, boat rides across the moat to view reflections on water, and picnicking beneath the flowering branches.
〒 036-8356How to get there
中央弘前Owani Line18 min walk from the station
Hirosaki Park is known for its cherry blossom trees, which attract visitors from across Japan. During the evening, the trees are illuminated. The park also offers boat rides on its moat, allowing visitors to view the cherry blossoms reflected on the water. Picnicking in the park is a common activity during the cherry blossom season.
Getting There
You might also like
Cherry Blossom in Hakusan Shrine & Hakusan Park
Hakusan Shrine and Hakusan Park showcase cherry blossoms in spring, with peak bloom typically occurring in mid-April.
15–30 Apr 2027Niigata
Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Surrounded by roughly 400 blooming cherry trees, Japan's oldest surviving wooden castle keep becomes a spectacular pink paradise each spring.
1–20 Apr 2027Sakai · Fukui
Noto-Kashima Station Cherry Blossoms
Over 100 cherry trees create a picturesque tunnel at this railway station, illuminated at night for spring viewing.
11–23 Apr 2027Anamizu · Ishikawa
Ashikaga Flower Park
The park features wisteria in pink, purple, and white, a walkable wisteria tunnel, rose and tulip gardens, and nightly illuminations recognized among Japan's Three Great Illuminations.
Ashikaga · Tochigi
Hirakiyama Park
A hilltop park on Hakatajima planted with about a thousand cherry trees, looking out over three of the bridges of the Inland Sea.
Imabari · Ehime
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
A shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji that worships the mountain itself, and the head of more than 1,300 Sengen shrines across Japan.
Fujinomiya · Shizuoka