Cherry Blossom Festival in Kanto Region, Japan

The Cherry Blossom Festival, also known as Sakura Matsuri, is a significant event in Japan that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms or “sakura” trees. The festival is usually held in late March to early May, depending on when the cherry blossoms reach their peak bloom.

During this time, people from all over Japan and worldwide flock to parks, temples, and other scenic areas to admire the beautiful cherry blossoms. Many traditional Japanese customs and cultural activities are also associated with the festival, such as picnicking under the trees, playing music, and enjoying traditional Japanese foods and drinks.

The 13th Daiichi Sankyo Nakasato Park Cherry Blossom Festival – Gunma

On the event day, 1,000 candles will be lit in the venue. In addition, 100 bamboo lanterns will be installed along with the candles, allowing us to appreciate the cherry blossoms during the night. From 15:00 to 20:00, a bonfire booth will be a place where we can experience outdoor activities such as roasting marshmallows. There are restaurant booths available for us to relish the cherry blossom festival throughout the day.

• Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
• Location: Daiichi Sankyo Nakasato Park (470-16 Maiki, Chiyoda-cho, Oura-gun, Gunma Prefecture)
• Cherry blossoms illuminated at night: March 18, 2023 (Sat) ~ 2 weeks
• Website: https://www.town.chiyoda.gunma.jp/keizai/syoko/post-299.html

Sakai Castle Cherry Blossom Festival – Ibaraki

This event used to be called the “Furusato Sashima Castle Festival” and was renamed in 2023. The venue will be lively with performances of the local performing arts and stage shows.

• Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
• Holding time: 10: 00-16: 00
• Location: Sakai Castle Ruins Park (1262 Sakai, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
• Website: https://bandokanko.jp/?p=4516

Atago Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival – Ibaraki

During the event, the summit parking lot will be lit up, and we can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. Also, on March 26 (Sun) and April 2 (Sun), “Hyottoko”, Japanese drums, and musical accompaniment will be performed around the same large parking lot. For two days, April 1 (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), an event called “Mountain walking cherry blossom hiking” will be held with a guide on the hiking course of “Mt. Atago” when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

• (Pre-registration required) Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023, to Sunday, May 7, 2023
• Location: Mt. Atago (Izumi, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
• Website: https://www.city.kasama.lg.jp/page/page000151.html

Shizumine Furusato Cherry Blossom Festival – Ibaraki

About 2,000 double cherry trees are planted in the park, and they will be lit up for a week from April 18 (Tuesday) to the 25th (Tuesday) from 18:00-20:00

• Date: 14, April 2023, to 27, April 2023. 9:00-17:00
• Location: Shizumine Furusato Park (Shizu, Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
• Website: https://www.naka-kanko.jp/page/page000133.html

Tatsunokuchi Cherry Blossom Festival – Ibaraki

Fireworks will be launched on the night of April 1 (Sat) during the Sakura Festival. This is a rare cherry blossom festival in Japan where we can enjoy both cherry blossoms and fireworks simultaneously.

• Date: March 31 (Friday) to April 9 (Sunday), 2023
• Location: Tatsunokuchi Water Park (1339 Tatsunokuchi, Hitachiomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
• Fireworks: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 19:00-19:30
• Website: https://www.city.hitachiomiya.lg.jp/page/page008305.html

Nagatoro Cherry Blossom Festival – Saitama

“Kitazakura-dori”, a row of cherry blossom trees that stretches for about 2.5km, will be lit up from March 24 (Friday) to April 9 (Sunday).

• Date: March 21, 2023 (holiday) to May 7 (Sun)
• Location: Various locations in Nagatoro Town (9 Nagatoro, Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture) Kitazakura-dori
• Light-up: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 19:00-19:30
• Website: https://www.nagatoro.gr.jp/sakuramatsuri2022-2/

Suigo Omigawa Sakura Azalea Festival – Chiba

From the first day of the event until the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the park will be lit up, and we can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. Also, on April 2 (Sun), there will be a cherry blossom viewing concert and street performances.

• Date: March 21, 2023 (holiday) to May 7 (Sun)
• Location: Omigawa Shiroyama Park (4780-1 Omigawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture)
• Website: https://www.city.katori.lg.jp/sightseeing/gyoji/haru/o_sakura.html

Shinkawa Senbonzakura Festival – Tokyo

Along the Shinkawa River, this festival has been very famous since the Edo period. Because of its historical value and timeless beauty, it attracts many tourists every year.

• Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
• Location: Shinkawa Sakurakan, Shinkawa Senbonzakura (7-15-12 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
• Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e034/kurashi/chiikicommunity/johokyoku/kasai/event/shinkawasenbonzakura.html

Komatsugawa Senbonzakura Festival – Tokyo

“Komatsugawa Senbonzakura” is a row of cherry blossom trees stretching about 2km from north to south along the Arakawa River that flows through Edogawa Ward. It is a row of trees planted by local people. In addition to stage events and refreshment stalls by local groups, a pony riding experience is also planned, and we can enjoy interacting with animals.

• Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
• Location: Komatsugawa Senbonzakura (Komatsugawa 1-3 chome, Edogawa-Ku, Tokyo)
• Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e033/kurashi/chiikicommunity/johokyoku/komatsugawa/event/senbonzakuramatsuri.html

Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival – Tokyo

The area is famous throughout Japan for its beautiful cherry blossoms, with approximately 260 Somei-Yoshino and Oshima trees lit up in the evening. During the festival, the Chidorigafuchi boating area stays open late to allow visitors to enjoy the enchanting view from the water. In addition, there is a mystery-solving game project that we can enjoy while walking around Chiyoda Ward.

• Date: March 24 (Friday) to April 4 (Tuesday), 2023
• Venue: Chidori-ga-fuchi Green Road – Kudanzaka Park (2-2-18 Kudanminami Komatsugawa, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
• Website: https://visit-chiyoda.tokyo/sakura/

Machida Cherry Blossom Festival – Tokyo

One of the charms of this festival is that we can enjoy the highlights and elaborate events unique to each venue.

• Date: April 1 (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), 2023
• Place: Ridge green road venue (3582 Oyamada-cho, Machida-shi, to 3229 Tokiwacho, Machida-shi), Ondagawa Venue (5-12 Minaminaruse, Machida City, 8-11 Naruse, Machida City), Ashigaya Park Venue (5-16 Haramachida, Machida City)
• Website: https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/kanko/miru_aso/ibe_gyou_matu/machidasakura/machidasakurafestival.html

Minato Mirai 21 Sakura Festa 2023 – Kanagawa

One of the well-known cherry blossom viewing locations in the Minato Mirai 21 area is “Sakura-dori” or Cherry Blossom Avenue. The avenue stretches for around 500 meters from JR Sakuragi-cho Station to Yokohama Landmark Tower and PACIFICO Yokohama, with 102 cherry blossom trees adorning the street. Every year, the Someiyoshino cherry blossoms with their lovely light red and white hues bloom magnificently along this avenue.

• Date: March 18 (Sat) to 26th (Sun), 2023
• Location: Minato Mirai 21 District (Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Website: https://minatomirai21.com/campaign/40028

Hadano Cherry Blossom Festival – Kanagawa

During the cherry blossom festival period, stalls will be set up where we can enjoy eating and drinking. Especially, from 18:00 to 21:00, the cherry blossoms are illuminated, providing an opportunity to enjoy their beauty after dark.

• Date: April 1 (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), 2023
• Location: Koboyama Park/Culture Park (Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Website: https://www.city.hadano.kanagawa.jp/www/contents/1637741592019/index.html

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