Best Cherry Blossom Festivals
- Osaka Castle Spring Festival: Over 4,000 cherry trees bloom from late March to early April. Enjoy food trucks, special events, and cherry blossom illuminations.
- Takada Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival: In April, 3,000 lanterns light up the cherry trees, with a fireworks show on the first day.
- Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival: From mid-April to mid-May, enjoy boat rides under cherry blossoms and horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival: The only surviving castle tower in Hokuriku is lit up with projection mapping and 300 paper lanterns.
Top Hanami Spots
- Hirosaki Park: Features the historic Hirosaki Castle and the beautiful Sakura Tunnel.
- Mount Yoshino: Thousands of cherry trees along mountain paths with scenic temples and local food stalls.
- Goryokaku Park: A star-shaped park with over 1,500 cherry trees and stunning night illuminations.
- Miharu Takizakura: A majestic cherry tree in Fukushima with branches that cascade like a waterfall.
- Mifuneyama Rakuen: A park with cherry blossoms and lantern-lit evening walks.
What to Eat and Drink During Sakura Season
- Food: Enjoy hanami bento boxes, yakitori, takoyaki, inari sushi, and sakura mochi.
- Drinks: Sip on Hanamizake (sake), sakura-themed beer, matcha tea, or sakura-infused tea.
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